Leopold Węgrzynowicz Trail
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Leopold Węgrzynowicz Trail. Has green marking (regional route, PTTK). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: PTTK. Length of the route — 30 km. Location: mountain range — Ostry Beskid, Poland.
At a glance
A route of 30 km with 1,468 m of ascent. Estimated walking time: about 10 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmClimb of 290 m to Skiełek (749 m)
- 2–17 kmGentle ups and downs at 640–930 m, past Jeżowa Woda, Ostra, Cichoń, Tokań
- 17–21 kmClimb of 340 m to Mogielica (1,171 m)
- 21–25 kmDescent of 450 m to Marszałka Edwarda Rydza-Śmigłego Pass
- 25–27 kmClimb of 230 m to Łopień (961 m)
- 27–30 kmDescent of 450 m (down to 481 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 28–29, a descent of 220 m (≈22%).
Water and overnight stays
Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 3 l).
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Groń (km 23).
A possible split into days:
- Day 1: km 0–15, ≈5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
- Day 2: km 15–30, ≈5 h — finish
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
This is a one-way route: the finish is 21 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 10 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days.
- Is there water on the route?
- Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 3 l).
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Groń (km 23).
Water and shelter on the route
- Hut below Grońkm 23 from the start · Not verified · 806 m
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