PTTK Hut on Rycerzowa – Talapkov Beskyd
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About the trail
Route PTTK Hut on Rycerzowa – Talapkov Beskyd. Has blue marking (regional route №2678a, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2678a. Marking is blue, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 26 km. Location: mountain range — Żywiec Beskids, Poland.
At a glance
A one-day route of 26 km with 1,149 m of ascent from PTTK Hut on Rycerzowa to Talapkov Beskyd. Estimated walking time: about 8.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–26 kmGentle ups and downs at 860–1,220 m, past Gruba Buczyna, Talapkov Beskyd, Svítková, Wielka Rycerzowa
Steepest kilometre: km 24–25, a climb of 200 m (≈20%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 5 and 15. There are no springs between km 15 and 26 — carry at least 2 l of water.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Bacówka PTTK na Krawcowym Wierchu (km 6), Oddychový bod Novoť (km 8), Bacówka PTTK na Rycerzowej (km 26).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: PTTK Hut on Rycerzowa. This is a one-way route: the finish is 15 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 8.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 5 and 15. There are no springs between km 15 and 26 — carry at least 2 l of water.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Bacówka PTTK na Krawcowym Wierchu (km 6), Oddychový bod Novoť (km 8), Bacówka PTTK na Rycerzowej (km 26).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Krawców Wierchkm 5.5 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 1 061 m
- Bacówka PTTK na Krawcowym Wierchukm 5.6 from the start · 210 m off the path · Standing · 1 038 m
- Oddychový bod Novoťkm 8 from the start · 50 m off the path
- Captured spring below Úšustkm 15 from the start · Not verified · 1 042 m
- Bacówka PTTK na Rycerzowejkm 26 from the start · Standing · 1 120 m
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