Przełęcz Bory Orawskie — Hliny / Przełęcz Glinne
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Przełęcz Bory Orawskie – Hliny / Przełęcz Glinne. Has blue marking (regional route №2678b, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2678b. Marking is blue, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 12.1 km. Location: mountain range — Żywiec Beskids, Poland.
At a glance
A one-day route of 12.1 km with 714 m of ascent from Przełęcz Bory Orawskie to Hliny / Przełęcz Glinne. Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–4 kmClimb of 360 m to Palenica (1,340 m)
- 4–6 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,260–1,350 m, past Munczolik, Tanecznik
- 6–8 kmClimb of 190 m to Pilsko (1,557 m)
- 8–12 kmDescent of 700 m to Hliny / Przełęcz Glinne
Steepest kilometre: km 8–9, a descent of 220 m (≈22%), near Pilsko.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 3 and 7.
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 Bory Orawskie. This is a one-way route: the finish is 10 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?
- Springs near the trail: at km 3 and 7.
Water and shelter on the route
- Wilcza Cerla Springkm 3.1 from the start · 200 m off the path · Not verified · 1 186 m
- Spring below Góra Pięciu Kopców (west slope)km 7.4 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 1 530 m
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