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Sidzina – Jabłonka

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74.1 kmLength
3 189 mAscent
3 190 mDescent
1 723 mMax. altitude
507 mMin. altitude

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Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences

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About the trail

Route Sidzina – Jabłonka. 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 — 74.1 km. Location: mountain range — Makowski Beskid, Poland.

At a glance

A multi-day route of 74.1 km with 3,189 m of ascent from Sidzina to Jabłonka. Estimated time: 3 days of 7–9 h of walking (about 24 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: green.

Route stages

  1. 0–8 kmClimb of 610 m to Polica (1,369 m)
  2. 8–15 kmDescent of 700 m (down to 537 m)
  3. 15–47 kmGentle ups and downs at 520–1,130 m, past Czerniawa Sucha Zachodnia, Czerniawa Sucha, Magurka, Jałowcowy Garb
  4. 47–53 kmClimb of 680 m to Babia Góra (1,723 m)
  5. 53–57 kmDescent of 820 m to Polana Stańcowa Hut
  6. 57–74 kmGentle ups and downs at 610–900 m, past Wertelowski Dział

Steepest kilometre: km 54–55, a descent of 270 m (≈27%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 5, 51 and 53. There are no springs between km 5 and 51 — carry at least 8 l of water.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Hala Krupowa (km 4), Hala Krupowa Hut (km 5), Adamy Shelter (km 25), Polana Stańcowa Hut (km 57).

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–25, ≈8.5 h — overnight: Adamy Shelter (hut)
  2. Day 2: km 25–48, ≈7.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  3. Day 3: km 48–74, ≈8 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 3 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Sidzina. This is a one-way route: the finish is 16 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated time: 3 days of 7–9 h of walking (about 24 h in total, not counting stops).
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 5, 51 and 53. There are no springs between km 5 and 51 — carry at least 8 l of water.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Hala Krupowa (km 4), Hala Krupowa Hut (km 5), Adamy Shelter (km 25), Polana Stańcowa Hut (km 57). Possible overnight stops: Adamy Shelter (km 25).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Hut on Hala Krupowakm 3.8 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 1 124 m
  2. Spring below Kocia Łapakm 5.1 from the start · 160 m off the path · Not verified · 1 131 m
  3. Hala Krupowa Hutkm 5.1 from the start · 160 m off the path · Standing · 1 152 m
  4. Adamy Shelterkm 25.2 from the start · 50 m off the path · Standing · 696 m
  5. Spring below Mała Babia Góra (east slope), 1 386 mkm 50.6 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 1 386 m
  6. Głodna Woda Springkm 53.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 638 m
  7. Polana Stańcowa Hutkm 57.1 from the start · Standing · 886 m

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