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Nowy Łupków – Łupkowska Pass

Start: Nowy Łupków
Range: Bieszczady
Hiking routes of the Polish Carpathians
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4.8 kmLength
94 mAscent
24 mDescent
645 mMax. altitude
564 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 Nowy Łupków – Łupkowska Pass. Has green marking (regional route, PTTK Sanok). 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 Sanok. Length of the route — 4.8 km. Location: mountain range — Bieszczady, Poland. Part of the routes passes through Bieszczady National Park: entrance is paid, leaving the trails is prohibited.

At a glance

A short route of 4.8 km with 94 m of ascent from Nowy Łupków to Łupkowska Pass. Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.

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: 4.8 km ÷ 4 = 1.2 h + 94 m ÷ 600 = 0.2 h, about 1.5 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. 0–5 kmGentle ups and downs at 560–650 m

Water and overnight stays

A spring near the trail: at km 5. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Radosne Szwejkowo Agrotourism Shelter (km 3.5), Vlčia Hut (km 5).

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Nowy Łupków. This is a one-way route: the finish is 3 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 1.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
A spring near the trail: at km 5. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Radosne Szwejkowo Agrotourism Shelter (km 3.5), Vlčia Hut (km 5).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Radosne Szwejkowo Agrotourism Shelterkm 3.3 from the start · 70 m off the path · Standing · 603 m
  2. Vlčia Hutkm 4.8 from the start · Not verified · 642 m
  3. Spring below Semakowski Wierchkm 4.8 from the start · 270 m off the path · Not verified · 606 m

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Wildlife along the route

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Blackthornfruit nowEdibleBlackthornPrunus spinosaA spiny bush that turns white with flowers in spring before the leaves appear. The tart blue-black fruits sweeten after the first frosts.
European beechEuropean beechFagus sylvaticaA tree with light gray smooth bark that forms the Carpathian primeval forests — a UNESCO World Heritage site. It grows up to a height of about 1400 m.
Yarrowin seasonIn season nowYarrowAchillea millefoliumWhite clusters of small flower heads and feathery leaves on every meadow — from the village to the polonyna. Blooms from June to September.
Silver firSilver firAbies albaThe third main tree of the Carpathian forests alongside beech and spruce. The needles are flat with white stripes, and the cones stand upright on the branches.
Spotted nutcrackerIn season nowSpotted nutcrackerNucifraga caryocatactesA brown bird with white spots of the spruce forests that hides thousands of nuts and seeds of the cedar pine — and thus plants the forest.
Common buzzardCommon buzzardButeo buteoThe most numerous bird of prey in Ukraine. It circles over the polonynas and meadows with a mournful 'ki-ya' and hunts for voles.

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

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