Porąbka — Bukowska Pass, via Kiczera
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Porąbka – Kiczera – Bukowska Pass. 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 — 10.3 km. Location: mountain range — Mały Beskid, Poland.
At a glance
A one-day route of 10.3 km with 755 m of ascent from Porąbka to Bukowska Pass. Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–1 kmGentle ups and downs at 300–330 m
- 1–2 kmClimb of 210 m (up to 534 m)
- 2–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 530–580 m
- 3–5 kmClimb of 240 m (up to 813 m)
- 5–8 kmDescent of 380 m (down to 438 m)
- 8–10 kmClimb of 220 m to Hut of the Mountain Tourism Club "Limba"
Steepest kilometre: km 1–2, a climb of 210 m (≈20%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 0. There are no springs between km 0 and 10 — carry at least 2 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut of the Mountain Tourism Club "Limba" (km 10).
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Porąbka. 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 4 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 0. There are no springs between km 0 and 10 — carry at least 2 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut of the Mountain Tourism Club "Limba" (km 10).
Water and shelter on the route
- Drinking water below Zasolnicakm 0 from the start · Not verified · 298 m
- Hut of the Mountain Tourism Club "Limba"km 10.3 from the start · 240 m off the path · Standing · 674 m
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