Piwniczna Zdrój – Niemcowa
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Piwniczna Zdrój – Niemcowa. 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 — 6.1 km. Location: mountain range — Sondetski Beskid, Poland.
At a glance
A short route of 6.1 km with 614 m of ascent from Piwniczna Zdrój to Niemcowa. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–6 kmClimb of 600 m (up to 981 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 2.5–3.5, a climb of 160 m (≈16%), near Kamienny Groń.
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 0.5.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Piwniczna Zdrój. This is a one-way route: the finish is 5 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 2.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 0.5.
Water and shelter on the route
- Jana Springkm 0.4 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 388 m
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