Ropki – Ostry Wierch
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Ropki – Ostry Wierch. Has yellow marking (regional route, PTTK). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route. Marking is yellow, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: PTTK. Length of the route — 4.1 km. Location: mountain range — Low Beskids, Poland.
At a glance
A short route of 4.1 km with 399 m of ascent from Ropki to Ostry Wierch. Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–1 kmGentle ups and downs at 550–630 m
- 1–2.5 kmClimb of 280 m to Biała Skała (919 m)
- 2.5–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 890–920 m, past Ostry Wierch
Steepest kilometre: km 1.5–2.5, a climb of 200 m (≈20%), near Prehyba Pass.
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 2.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Ropki. This is a one-way route: the finish is 3 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 1.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 2.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Stożekkm 2 from the start · Not verified · 810 m
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