Rytro – Żłobki Pass
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Rytro – Żłobki Pass. Has yellow marking (local route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked local tourist route. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Length of the route is 7.8 km. Location: mountain range – Sondetsky Beskid, Poland.
At a glance
A one-day route of 7.8 km with 717 m of ascent from Rytro to Żłobki Pass. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–3 kmClimb of 450 m to Maćkowska Pass
- 3–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 870–910 m
- 4–8 kmClimb of 230 m (up to 1,114 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 1.5–2.5, a climb of 260 m (≈26%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 0.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Rytro. This is a one-way route: the finish is 6 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 3 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 0.
Water and shelter on the route
- Katarzyna Springkm 0.2 from the start · Not verified · 452 m
- Spring below Kanarkówkakm 0.8 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 507 m
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