Piwniczna-Zdrój – Frycowa
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Piwniczna-Zdrój – Frycowa. Has yellow marking (regional route, PTTK). 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. Marked and maintained by: PTTK. Length of the route — 17.5 km. Location: mountain range — Sondetski Beskid, Poland.
At a glance
A one-day route of 17.5 km with 759 m of ascent from Piwniczna-Zdrój to Frycowa. Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–1 kmGentle ups and downs at 360–400 m
- 1–8 kmClimb of 660 m to Góra Sokołowska (1,028 m)
- 8–11 kmDescent of 320 m (down to 725 m)
- 11–13 kmGentle ups and downs at 700–750 m, past Wielki Groń, Szcząb
- 13–17 kmDescent of 320 m to Frycowa
Steepest kilometre: km 10–11, a descent of 200 m (≈20%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 2. There are no springs between km 2 and 17 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Piwniczna-Zdrój. This is a one-way route: the finish is 13 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 5.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 2. There are no springs between km 2 and 17 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.
Water and shelter on the route
- Jana Springkm 0 from the start · 200 m off the path · Not verified · 388 m
- Piwniczanka Mineral Springkm 0.6 from the start · 40 m off the path · Not verified · 370 m
- Piwniczanka Mineral Springkm 2.1 from the start · Not verified · 467 m
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