Soblówka – Przysłop Pass
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Soblówka – Przysłop Pass. 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 — 4.9 km. Location: mountain range — Żywiec Beskids, Poland.
At a glance
A short route of 4.9 km with 311 m of ascent from Soblówka to Przysłop Pass. Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–3.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 650–780 m
- 3.5–5 kmClimb of 170 m (up to 945 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 3.5–4.5, a climb of 130 m (≈13%), near Hut below Svítková.
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 2.5.
Huts and shelters near the trail: SSM Soblówka Shelter (km 0), Hut below Svítková (km 4).
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Soblówka. This is a one-way route: the finish is 4 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 1.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 2.5.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: SSM Soblówka Shelter (km 0), Hut below Svítková (km 4).
Water and shelter on the route
- SSM Soblówka Shelterkm 0.1 from the start · Standing · 655 m
- Spring below Bednárovákm 2.4 from the start · 260 m off the path · Not verified · 785 m
- Hut below Svítkovákm 3.8 from the start · Not verified · 819 m
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