Sularzówka – Cupel
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Sularzówka – Cupel. Has green marking (regional route, PTTK). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: PTTK. Length of the route – 28.5 km. Location: mountain range – Makowski Beskid, Poland.
At a glance
A route of 28.5 km with 1,440 m of ascent from Sularzówka to Cupel. Estimated walking time: about 9.5 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmDescent of 250 m (down to 350 m)
- 2–5 kmClimb of 410 m to Kotoń Zachodni (766 m)
- 5–9 kmDescent of 300 m (down to 462 m)
- 9–16 kmClimb of 370 m to Stołowa Góra (840 m)
- 16–23 kmDescent of 420 m (down to 410 m)
- 23–28 kmClimb of 450 m to Cupel (885 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 4–5, a climb of 230 m (≈23%), near Kotoń Zachodni.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 5 and 24. There are no springs between km 5 and 24 — carry at least 3.5 l of water.
A possible split into days:
- Day 1: km 0–14, ≈5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
- Day 2: km 14–28, ≈4.5 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: Sularzówka. 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 9.5 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 5 and 24. There are no springs between km 5 and 24 — carry at least 3.5 l of water.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Kotoń Zachodnikm 4.7 from the start · 250 m off the path · Not verified · 681 m
- Spring below Łysa Górakm 24.2 from the start · Not verified · 465 m
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