Równica – Wielka Cisowa
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Równica – Wielka Cisowa. Has green marking (regional route, PTTK). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: PTTK. Length of the route — 10.1 km. Location: mountain range — Silesian Beskids, Poland.
At a glance
A one-day route of 10.1 km with 587 m of ascent from Równica to Wielka Cisowa. Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmGentle ups and downs at 770–850 m
- 2–4 kmDescent of 360 m (down to 459 m)
- 4–6 kmGentle ups and downs at 400–460 m
- 6–9 kmClimb of 440 m to Błatniomaniaków Hut
- 9–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 840–900 m
Steepest kilometre: km 3–4, a descent of 200 m (≈20%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 10. There are no springs between km 0 and 10 — carry at least 2 l of water.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Błatniomaniaków Hut (km 9), PTTK Hut on Błatnia (km 10).
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Równica. This is a one-way route: the finish is 7 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 3.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 10. There are no springs between km 0 and 10 — carry at least 2 l of water.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Błatniomaniaków Hut (km 9), PTTK Hut on Błatnia (km 10).
Water and shelter on the route
- Błatniomaniaków Hutkm 8.8 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 775 m
- Wyczap Springkm 10 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 846 m
- PTTK Hut on Błatniakm 10.1 from the start · Standing · 888 m
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