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Lipnik – Cisowa Pass

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21.9 kmLength
882 mAscent
1 244 mDescent
930 mMax. altitude
324 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Lipnik – Cisowa Pass. Has blue marking (regional route, PTTK). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: PTTK. Length of the route — 21.9 km. Location: mountain range — Small Beskid, Poland.

At a glance

A one-day route of 21.9 km with 882 m of ascent from Lipnik to Cisowa Pass. Estimated walking time: about 7 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: blue.

Route stages

  1. 0–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 810–860 m
  2. 3–7 kmDescent of 500 m (down to 349 m)
  3. 7–12 kmClimb of 580 m (up to 925 m)
  4. 12–19 kmGentle ups and downs at 670–930 m
  5. 19–22 kmDescent of 370 m to Cisowa Pass

Steepest kilometre: km 9–10, a climb of 240 m (≈24%), near Hut below Suchy Wierch.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 4, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18 and 19.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Suchy Wierch (km 9), PTTK Hut on Magurka (km 14).

When to go

The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.

Getting there

Start: Lipnik. This is a one-way route: the finish is 12 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 7 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 4, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18 and 19.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Suchy Wierch (km 9), PTTK Hut on Magurka (km 14).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Kościeleckm 4 from the start · Not verified · 742 m
  2. Hut below Suchy Wierchkm 9.1 from the start · 170 m off the path · Not verified · 587 m
  3. Spring below Rogaczkm 10.9 from the start · Not verified · 860 m
  4. Spring below Czupel (west slope)km 12.5 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 854 m
  5. Spring below Magurka Wilkowickakm 14 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 867 m
  6. PTTK Hut on Magurkakm 14.5 from the start · Standing · 906 m
  7. Spring below Sokołówkakm 15.6 from the start · Not verified · 792 m
  8. Spring below Gaiki (south-east slope)km 18.1 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 771 m

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