Pass under Beskid Krzyżowski — Five Mounds Mountain
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About the trail
Route Pass under Beskid Krzyżowski – Five Mounds Mountain. Has yellow marking (regional route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Length of the route is 10.5 km. Location: mountain range — Żywiec Beskids, Poland.
At a glance
A one-day route of 10.5 km with 932 m of ascent from Pass under Beskid Krzyżowski to Five Mounds Mountain. Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–4 kmDescent of 230 m (down to 609 m)
- 4–10 kmClimb of 900 m to Góra Pięciu Kopców (1,534 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 6–7, a climb of 190 m (≈19%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 10. There are no springs between km 0 and 10 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Bacówka Shelter, 1 271 m (km 9), Hala Miziowa Hut (km 9).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Pass under Beskid Krzyżowski. This is a one-way route: the finish is 7 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 4 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 10. There are no springs between km 0 and 10 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Bacówka Shelter, 1 271 m (km 9), Hala Miziowa Hut (km 9).
Water and shelter on the route
- Bacówka Shelter, 1 271 mkm 8.6 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 1 271 m
- Hala Miziowa Hutkm 8.8 from the start · Standing · 1 274 m
- Spring below Góra Pięciu Kopców (east slope)km 10.4 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 1 493 m
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Water parks & thermal poolsAquapark Leśna (Żywiec)21 km from the trailAquapark Leśna (also called Aquapark Żywiec) is a swimming-pool complex in the village of Leśna, a few kilometres from Żywiec, in the Żywiec Basin, surrounded by the...
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