Przegibek Pass – Rycerzowa Meadow
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About the trail
Route Przegibek Pass – Rycerzowa Meadow. 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 — 4.4 km. Location: mountain range — Żywiec Beskids, Poland.
At a glance
A short route of 4.4 km with 167 m of ascent from Przegibek Pass to Rycerzowa Meadow. Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,000–1,030 m
- 2–4.5 kmClimb of 140 m to Wielka Rycerzowa (1,226 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 3–4, a climb of 100 m (≈10%), near Wielka Rycerzowa.
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 3.5.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Bacówka PTTK na Rycerzowej (km 4.5).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Przegibek Pass. This is a one-way route: the finish is 3 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 1.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 3.5.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Bacówka PTTK na Rycerzowej (km 4.5).
Water and shelter on the route
- Dvojistá voda Springkm 3.4 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 1 128 m
- Bacówka PTTK na Rycerzowejkm 4.3 from the start · 200 m off the path · Standing · 1 120 m
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