Rytro – Przehyba
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About the trail
Route Rytro – Przehyba. Has blue marking (regional route, PTTK). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: PTTK. Route length — 11.6 km. Location: mountain range — Sądecki Beskid, Poland.
At a glance
A one-day route of 11.6 km with 859 m of ascent from Rytro to Przehyba. Estimated walking time: about 4.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–5 kmGentle ups and downs at 340–530 m
- 5–10 kmClimb of 590 m to Wietrzne Dziury (1,038 m)
- 10–12 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,110–1,160 m, past Przehyba, Mała Przehyba
Steepest kilometre: km 5–6, a climb of 210 m (≈21%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 3.
Huts and shelters near the trail: PTTK Inn under Roztoka (km 1), Przehyba Hut (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: Rytro. This is a one-way route: the finish is 9 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 3.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: PTTK Inn under Roztoka (km 1), Przehyba Hut (km 11).
Water and shelter on the route
- PTTK Inn under Roztokakm 0.6 from the start · Standing · 351 m
- Katarzyna Springkm 3.2 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 452 m
- Spring below Kanarkówkakm 3.8 from the start · Not verified · 507 m
- Przehyba Hutkm 11.4 from the start · Standing · 1 138 m
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