Przełęcz Borek — Hale Gorcowskie, via Rzeki
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Przełęcz Borek – Rzeki – Hale Gorcowskie. 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 is 14.8 km. Location: mountain massif – Gorce, Poland.
At a glance
A one-day route of 14.8 km with 568 m of ascent from Przełęcz Borek to Hale Gorcowskie. Estimated walking time: about 4.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 950–1,010 m
- 3–6 kmDescent of 140 m (down to 808 m)
- 6–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 680–810 m
- 10–13 kmClimb of 450 m to Głębieniec Pass
- 13–15 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,130–1,220 m, past Gorc
Steepest kilometre: km 12–13, a climb of 190 m (≈19%), near Nowa Polana Pass.
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 13. There are no springs between km 0 and 13 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Bacówka Shelter, 1 149 m (km 14).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Przełęcz Borek. This is a one-way route: the finish is 8 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 4.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 13. There are no springs between km 0 and 13 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Bacówka Shelter, 1 149 m (km 14).
Water and shelter on the route
- Do Smoka Springkm 13.4 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 1 100 m
- Bacówka Shelter, 1 149 mkm 13.6 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 1 149 m
- U żłoba Springkm 13.8 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 1 129 m
- Spring below Gorckm 14.2 from the start · Not verified · 1 192 m
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