Przehyba – Szczawnica Zdrój
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Przehyba – Szczawnica Zdrój. 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 — 10.2 km. Location: mountain range — Sądecki Beskid, Poland.
At a glance
A short route of 10.2 km with 64 m of ascent and 742 m of descent from Przehyba to Szczawnica Zdrój. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,110–1,150 m, past Mała Przehyba
- 2–8 kmDescent of 640 m (down to 486 m)
- 8–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 460–490 m
Steepest kilometre: km 6–7, a descent of 160 m (≈16%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 10. There are no springs between km 0 and 10 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Przehyba Hut (km 0).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Przehyba. This is a one-way route: the finish is 7 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 10. There are no springs between km 0 and 10 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Przehyba Hut (km 0).
Water and shelter on the route
- Przehyba Hutkm 0 from the start · Standing · 1 138 m
- Drinking water below Niżny Grońkm 9.7 from the start · Has water · 475 m
- Wanda Spring, 497 mkm 10.2 from the start · 230 m off the path · Not verified · 497 m
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