Porąbka – Przełęcz Bukowska
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About the trail
Route Porąbka – Przełęcz Bukowska. Has blue marking (regional route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Length of the route — 7 km. Location: mountain range — Mali Beskid, Poland.
At a glance
A short route of 7 km with 375 m of ascent from Porąbka to Przełęcz Bukowska. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–2.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 290–310 m
- 2.5–7 kmClimb of 360 m to Hut of the Mountain Tourism Club "Limba"
Steepest kilometre: km 3.5–4.5, a climb of 120 m (≈12%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 6.5. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut of the Mountain Tourism Club "Limba" (km 7).
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 2.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 6.5. 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 7).
Water and shelter on the route
- Drinking water below Zasolnicakm 0 from the start · Not verified · 298 m
- Spring below Trzonkakm 6.6 from the start · Not verified · 640 m
- Hut of the Mountain Tourism Club "Limba"km 6.9 from the start · 150 m off the path · Standing · 674 m
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