Soblówka – Rycerzowa PTTK Hut
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Soblówka – Rycerzowa PTTK Hut. 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 — 5.7 km. Location: mountain range — Żywiec Beskids, Poland.
At a glance
A short route of 5.7 km with 510 m of ascent from Soblówka to Rycerzowa PTTK Hut. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: black.
Route stages
- 0–4.5 kmClimb of 430 m (up to 1,079 m)
- 4.5–5.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,070–1,140 m
Steepest kilometre: km 3–4, a climb of 190 m (≈19%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 2.5 and 5.
Huts and shelters near the trail: SSM Soblówka Shelter (km 0), Bacówka PTTK na Rycerzowej (km 5.5).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
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 2.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 2.5 and 5.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: SSM Soblówka Shelter (km 0), Bacówka PTTK na Rycerzowej (km 5.5).
Water and shelter on the route
- SSM Soblówka Shelterkm 0.1 from the start · Standing · 655 m
- Spring below Bednárovákm 2.6 from the start · Not verified · 785 m
- Sheep Springkm 5.2 from the start · 150 m off the path · Not verified · 1 154 m
- Bacówka PTTK na Rycerzowejkm 5.5 from the start · Standing · 1 120 m
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