Mały Krzystanów – Kowaniec
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Mały Krzystanów – Kowaniec. Has yellow marking (regional route, PTTK). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route. Marking is yellow, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: PTTK. Length of the route — 28.7 km. Location: mountain range — Gorce, Poland.
At a glance
A route of 28.7 km with 1,194 m of ascent from Mały Krzystanów to Kowaniec. Estimated walking time: about 9 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 900–1,060 m, past Mały Krzystonów, Krzystonów, Pieżgula, Jasień
- 4–10 kmDescent of 250 m (down to 747 m)
- 10–14 kmClimb of 460 m to Kudłoń (1,274 m)
- 14–17 kmDescent of 240 m to Borek Pass
- 17–21 kmClimb of 260 m to Turbacz (1,310 m)
- 21–29 kmDescent of 620 m to Kowaniec
Steepest kilometre: km 12–13, a climb of 210 m (≈21%), near Gorc Troszacki.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 3 and 23. There are no springs between km 3 and 23 — carry at least 3.5 l of water.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Turbacz Hut (km 21).
A possible split into days:
- Day 1: km 0–13, ≈4.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
- Day 2: km 13–29, ≈4.5 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
Start: Mały Krzystanów. 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 9 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 3 and 23. There are no springs between km 3 and 23 — carry at least 3.5 l of water.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Turbacz Hut (km 21).
Water and shelter on the route
- Zimna woda Spring, 1 032 mkm 3.3 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 1 032 m
- Turbacz Hutkm 21.1 from the start · Standing · 1 283 m
- Spring under Buk, 1 160 mkm 22.6 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 1 160 m
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