Ptaszkowa station – Nowy Sącz station
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About the trail
Route Ptaszkowa station – Nowy Sącz station. Has blue marking (regional route, PTTK). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route. Marking is blue, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: PTTK. Length of the route — 20.8 km. Location: mountain range — Low Beskids, Poland.
At a glance
A one-day route of 20.8 km with 488 m of ascent from Ptaszkowa station to Nowy Sącz station. Estimated walking time: about 6 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–4 kmClimb of 250 m to Rosochatka (753 m)
- 4–9 kmDescent of 300 m (down to 449 m)
- 9–21 kmGentle ups and downs at 290–560 m
Steepest kilometre: km 3–4, a climb of 200 m (≈20%), near Rosochatka.
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 17. There are no springs between km 0 and 17 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Dom Turysty PTTK Shelter (km 19).
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Ptaszkowa station. This is a one-way route: the finish is 13 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 6 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 17. There are no springs between km 0 and 17 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Dom Turysty PTTK Shelter (km 19).
Water and shelter on the route
- Miejska Wellkm 16.6 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 302 m
- Dom Turysty PTTK Shelterkm 18.6 from the start · 110 m off the path · Standing · 293 m
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