Sól – Przegibek Pass
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About the trail
Route Sól – Przegibek Pass. Has blue marking (regional route, PTTK). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route. Marking is blue, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: PTTK. Length of the route — 12 km. Location: mountain range — Żywiec Beskids, Poland.
At a glance
A one-day route of 12 km with 479 m of ascent and 955 m of descent from Przegibek Pass to Sól. Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmClimb of 130 m (up to 1,129 m)
- 2–4 kmDescent of 270 m (down to 861 m)
- 4–5 kmClimb of 170 m (up to 1,030 m)
- 5–9 kmDescent of 440 m (down to 585 m)
- 9–11 kmClimb of 100 m (up to 686 m)
- 11–12 kmDescent of 150 m to Sól
Steepest kilometre: km 7–8, a descent of 190 m (≈19%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 5 and 12.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Schronisko PTTK na Przegibku (km 1).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Przegibek Pass. This is a one-way route: the finish is 9 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 4 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 5 and 12.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Schronisko PTTK na Przegibku (km 1).
Water and shelter on the route
- Schronisko PTTK na Przegibkukm 0.8 from the start · Standing · 1 000 m
- Spring below Praszywka Wielkakm 5.2 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 992 m
- Well below Madejowa Kiczorakm 12 from the start · 270 m off the path · Not verified · 541 m
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All craft places
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