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Kiczera nature trail (Prof. Rafiński)

Start: Krempna · 3.7 km
Range: Low Beskids
Hiking routes of the Polish Carpathians
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2.1 kmLength
64 mAscent
49 mDescent
510 mMax. altitude
446 mMin. altitude

Trail map

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 Kiczera nature trail (Prof. Rafiński). Has red marking (local route, MPN). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked local tourist route. Marking is red, sign — diagonal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: MPN. Length of the route — 2.1 km. Location: mountain range — Nizki Beskid, Poland.

At a glance

A short route of 2.1 km with 64 m of ascent. Estimated walking time: about 0.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: red.

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: 2.1 km ÷ 4 = 0.5 h + 64 m ÷ 600 = 0.1 h, about 0.5 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.

Water and overnight stays

Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 1 l).

When to go

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

Getting there

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 0.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 1 l).
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Wildlife along the route

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Black woodpeckerIn season nowBlack woodpeckerDryocopus martiusThe largest woodpecker in Europe, black with a red cap. Its large cavities are later inhabited by owls, pigeons, and bats.
White-throated dipperIn season nowWhite-throated dipperCinclus cinclusA bird of mountain streams with a white 'bib' that dives and runs along the bottom against the current. It can be seen all year round.
Eurasian beaverIn season nowEurasian beaverCastor fiberThe largest rodent in Europe is returning to the rivers of the Carpathians: its gnawings and dams can be seen in the foothills of Zakarpattia.
Yellow-bellied toadRed Data Book of UkraineYellow-bellied toadBombina variegataA small gray toad with a bright yellow belly lives in the puddles of forest roads in the Carpathians. It is a vulnerable species listed in the Red Data Book of Ukraine.
Grey alderGrey alderAlnus incanaGrey alder of mountain streams. Grey 'velvety' leaves and smooth grey bark; it grows along rivers and in abandoned meadows in the Carpathians.
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.

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

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Craft nearby

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