Tarnów – Wielki Rogacz

At a glance

A multi-day route of 191.5 km with 6,941 m of ascent from Tarnów to Wielki Rogacz. Estimated time: 8 days of 6–9 h of walking (about 59.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: blue.

Route stages

1. 0–87 kmGentle ups and downs at 200–530 m, past Ptasznik, Góra Skała, Styrki, Wierzchowina
2. 87–101 kmClimb of 630 m to Jaworz (918 m)
3. 101–110 kmDescent of 510 m (down to 403 m)
4. 110–144 kmGentle ups and downs at 400–1,030 m, past Golców, Modyń, Plebański Wierch, Bystre
5. 144–149 kmClimb of 720 m to Lubań (1,211 m)
6. 149–191 kmGentle ups and downs at 440–1,200 m, past Trzy Korony, Wysokie Skałki, Jaworzyna, Mały Rogacz

Steepest kilometre: km 170–171, a descent of 300 m (≈29%), near Sokolica.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 45, 51, 59, 106, 149, 167, 171, 177, 180 and 183. There are no springs between km 59 and 106 — carry at least 7.5 l of water.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Orlica Hut (km 171), Hut below Cyrhle (km 175), Bacówka Shelter, 821 m (km 177), Hut below Grúnik / Syhła (km 187).

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–26, ≈7.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
2. Day 2: km 26–51, ≈7.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
3. Day 3: km 51–77, ≈7.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
4. Day 4: km 77–100, ≈7.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
5. Day 5: km 100–124, ≈7.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
6. Day 6: km 124–146, ≈7.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
7. Day 7: km 146–171, ≈8 h — overnight: Orlica Hut (hut)
8. Day 8: km 171–191, ≈7 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

Start: Tarnów. This is a one-way route: the finish is 69 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: 8 days of 6–9 h of walking (about 59.5 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 45, 51, 59, 106, 149, 167, 171, 177, 180 and 183. There are no springs between km 59 and 106 — carry at least 7.5 l of water.

Where can I stay overnight?

Huts and shelters near the trail: Orlica Hut (km 171), Hut below Cyrhle (km 175), Bacówka Shelter, 821 m (km 177), Hut below Grúnik / Syhła (km 187). Possible overnight stops: Orlica Hut (km 171).