Cottage Trail
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Cottage Trail. Has blue marking (local route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked local tourist route. Marking is blue, sign — horizontal stripe. Length of the route — 2.4 km. Location: mountain range — Silesian Beskids, Poland.
At a glance
A short route of 2.4 km with 10 m of ascent. Estimated walking time: about 0.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: blue.
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 0.5.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
This is a one-way route: the finish is 2 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 0.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 0.5.
Water and shelter on the route
- Drinking water below Filipionkakm 0.4 from the start · Has water · 792 m
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