Sanok – Chryszczata
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Sanok – Chryszczata. Has blue marking (regional route №NSCH, PTTK). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. NSCH. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: PTTK. Length of the route — 34.2 km. Location: mountain range — Bieszczady, Poland. Part of the routes passes through Bieszczady National Park: entrance is paid, leaving the trails is prohibited.
At a glance
A route of 34.2 km with 1,321 m of ascent from Sanok to Chryszczata. Estimated walking time: about 10.5 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–14 kmGentle ups and downs at 290–540 m
- 14–19 kmClimb of 260 m (up to 616 m)
- 19–25 kmGentle ups and downs at 540–680 m
- 25–30 kmClimb of 230 m (up to 816 m)
- 30–34 kmGentle ups and downs at 810–990 m
Steepest kilometre: km 25–26, a climb of 180 m (≈18%).
Water and overnight stays
Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 3 l).
A possible split into days:
- Day 1: km 0–18, ≈5.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
- Day 2: km 18–34, ≈5.5 h — finish
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Sanok. This is a one-way route: the finish is 28 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 10.5 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days.
- Is there water on the route?
- Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 3 l).
