Rajcza station – Żabnica
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About the trail
Route Rajcza station – Żabnica. 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 — 14.4 km. Location: mountain range — Żywiec Beskids, Poland.
At a glance
A one-day route of 14.4 km with 658 m of ascent from Rajcza station to Żabnica. Estimated walking time: about 4.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–4 kmClimb of 510 m (up to 982 m)
- 4–5 kmGentle ups and downs at 980–1,000 m
- 5–7 kmDescent of 140 m to Hala Boracza
- 7–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 850–950 m
- 10–14 kmDescent of 440 m to Żabnica
Steepest kilometre: km 1–2, a climb of 200 m (≈20%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 9. There are no springs between km 0 and 9 — carry at least 2 l of water.
Huts and shelters near the trail: PTTK Hut on Hala Boracza (km 7), Hut below Redykalny Wierch (km 8), Hut on Sucha Góra (km 11).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Rajcza station. 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 9. There are no springs between km 0 and 9 — carry at least 2 l of water.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: PTTK Hut on Hala Boracza (km 7), Hut below Redykalny Wierch (km 8), Hut on Sucha Góra (km 11).
Water and shelter on the route
- PTTK Hut on Hala Boraczakm 6.9 from the start · Standing · 854 m
- Hut below Redykalny Wierchkm 7.6 from the start · Not verified · 915 m
- Spring below Sucha Góra (north-east slope), 830 mkm 8.6 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 830 m
- Hut on Sucha Górakm 10.6 from the start · 240 m off the path · Not verified · 981 m
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