Półrzeczki – Szczawa
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Półrzeczki – Szczawa. Has green marking (regional route, PTTK). 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. Length of the route — 5.7 km. Location: mountain range — Ostry Beskid, Poland.
At a glance
A short route of 5.7 km with 405 m of ascent from Półrzeczki to Szczawa. Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–1.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 580–670 m
- 1.5–3.5 kmClimb of 300 m (up to 963 m)
- 3.5–5.5 kmDescent of 350 m to Szczawa
Steepest kilometre: km 3.5–4.5, a descent of 190 m (≈19%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 5.5.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Półrzeczki. 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 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 5.5.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Wielki Wierchkm 5.7 from the start · Not verified · 621 m
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