Folusz — Konieczna, via Bartne, Radocyna
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Folusz – Bartne – Radocyna – Konieczna. Has yellow marking (regional route, PTTK). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route. Marking is yellow, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: PTTK. Length of the route — 31.1 km. Location: mountain range — Low Beskids, Poland.
At a glance
A route of 31.1 km with 862 m of ascent from Folusz to Konieczna. Estimated walking time: about 9 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–4 kmClimb of 420 m (up to 826 m)
- 4–6 kmDescent of 340 m (down to 487 m)
- 6–9 kmClimb of 210 m (up to 700 m)
- 9–12 kmDescent of 150 m (down to 552 m)
- 12–31 kmGentle ups and downs at 440–630 m
Steepest kilometre: km 2–3, a climb of 210 m (≈21%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 20 and 24. There are no springs between km 0 and 20 — carry at least 3.5 l of water.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut in Nieznajowa (km 20), Educational Hut (km 23), Radocyna Tent Base Hut (km 24).
A possible split into days:
- Day 1: km 0–14, ≈4.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
- Day 2: km 14–31, ≈4.5 h — finish
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Folusz. This is a one-way route: the finish is 19 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 9 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 20 and 24. There are no springs between km 0 and 20 — carry at least 3.5 l of water.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut in Nieznajowa (km 20), Educational Hut (km 23), Radocyna Tent Base Hut (km 24).
Water and shelter on the route
- Well with a Cranekm 20.1 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 441 m
- Hut in Nieznajowakm 20.3 from the start · 70 m off the path · Standing · 446 m
- Educational Hutkm 23.4 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 491 m
- Radocyna Tent Base Hutkm 23.6 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 495 m
- Drinking water below Mały Beskidkm 23.6 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 498 m
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