Gorlice – Jamnica

At a glance

A multi-day route of 48.1 km with 1,748 m of ascent from Gorlice to Jamnica. Estimated time: 2 days of 7–8 h of walking (about 15 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: yellow.

Route stages

1. 0–13 kmGentle ups and downs at 280–650 m, past Miejska Góra
2. 13–16 kmDescent of 310 m (down to 339 m)
3. 16–25 kmGentle ups and downs at 330–550 m
4. 25–30 kmClimb of 410 m to Ubocz (819 m)
5. 30–36 kmGentle ups and downs at 730–880 m, past Kopiec, Czerszla, Tokarnia, Kozie Żebro
6. 36–48 kmDescent of 550 m to Jamnica

Steepest kilometre: km 8–9, a descent of 170 m (≈17%).

Water and overnight stays

A spring near the trail: at km 0. There are no springs between km 0 and 48 — carry at least 7.5 l of water.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–24, ≈7.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
2. Day 2: km 24–48, ≈7.5 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: Gorlice. This is a one-way route: the finish is 31 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 time: 2 days of 7–8 h of walking (about 15 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

A spring near the trail: at km 0. There are no springs between km 0 and 48 — carry at least 7.5 l of water.