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Klecza Górna – Wyźrał, airmen's monument

Start: Klecza Górna
Range: Little Beskids
Hiking routes of the Polish Carpathians
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18 kmLength
469 mAscent
404 mDescent
429 mMax. altitude
274 mMin. altitude

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Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences

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About the trail

Route Klecza Górna – Wyźrał, airmen's monument. Has black marking (regional route, PTTK). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route. The marking is black, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: PTTK. Length of the route — 18 km. Location: mountain range — Small Beskid, Poland.

At a glance

A one-day route of 18 km with 469 m of ascent from Klecza Górna to Wyźrał, airmen's monument. Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: black.

How we estimate walking time

By Naismith's rule, used by mountain clubs and guidebooks: an average hiker walks 4 km an hour on the flat and needs one more hour for every 600 m of ascent. For this trail: 18 km ÷ 4 = 4.5 h + 469 m ÷ 600 = 0.8 h, about 5.5 h of walking in total.

  • Breaks, snacks and photos: add 20–30 %.
  • A heavy pack, children, snow, a wet path or windfall add more; a long steep descent also takes time, especially for the knees.
  • The height of the Carpathians (up to 2,655 m) hardly changes the pace — on the ridges wind, fog and weather slow you down.
  • Limits: up to 9 h is one day; 9–13 h is a very long day or two; over 13 h means several days with overnight stays.

Route stages

  1. 0–9 kmGentle ups and downs at 270–430 m
  2. 9–11 kmDescent of 110 m (down to 318 m)
  3. 11–12 kmGentle ups and downs at 310–410 m
  4. 12–14 kmDescent of 120 m (down to 285 m)
  5. 14–18 kmGentle ups and downs at 270–340 m

Steepest kilometre: km 10–11, a descent of 100 m (≈10%).

Water and overnight stays

Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 3 l).

When to go

The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.

Getting there

Start: Klecza Górna. This is a one-way route: the finish is 9 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 walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 3 l).
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Wildlife along the route

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Beech martenIn season nowBeech martenMartes foinaThe Beech marten has a white split spot on its chest and lives near humans — in attics, barns, and stone rubble.
Common hornbeamCommon hornbeamCarpinus betulusA tree with a ribbed silvery-gray trunk. In the Carpathians, it grows in the foothills and lower parts of the mountains alongside beech and oak.
Eurasian jayIn season nowEurasian jayGarrulus glandariusA colorful forest bird with a blue 'mirror' on its wing. Its creaky call is the first to warn the forest about a human.

Based on naturalists’ records nearby (GBIF, iNaturalist), matched by altitude, habitat and season. Sightings are not guaranteed.

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