Sałasz Zachodni — Widoma Pass, via Laskowa
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Sałasz Zachodni – Laskowa – Widoma Pass. Has black marking (regional route, PTTK). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route. Marking is black, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: PTTK. Length of the route — 10.8 km. Location: mountain range — Ostrivnyi Beskid, Poland.
At a glance
A one-day route of 10.8 km with 269 m of ascent and 641 m of descent from Sałasz Zachodni to Widoma Pass. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: black.
Route stages
- 0–7 kmDescent of 570 m (down to 328 m)
- 7–7 kmGentle ups and downs at 320–350 m
- 7–9 kmClimb of 170 m (up to 519 m)
- 9–11 kmGentle ups and downs at 510–560 m
Steepest kilometre: km 3–4, a descent of 180 m (≈18%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 3.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Sałasz Zachodni. 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 3 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 3.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring, 598 mkm 3.4 from the start · 160 m off the path · Not verified · 598 m
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