Sól – Rycerka

At a glance

A multi-day route of 49.5 km with 1,901 m of ascent from Sól to Rycerka. Estimated time: 2 days of 7–9 h of walking (about 15.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: red.

Route stages

1. 0–7 kmClimb of 400 m (up to 941 m)
2. 7–9 kmDescent of 270 m (down to 675 m)
3. 9–38 kmGentle ups and downs at 670–1,220 m, past Kykula, Magura, Obłaz, Majcherová
4. 38–49 kmDescent of 690 m to Rycerka

Steepest kilometre: km 16–17, a climb of 180 m (≈18%), near Kykula.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2, 18, 20, 28, 33, 37 and 39. There are no springs between km 2 and 18 — carry at least 3 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Schron Górski Chata Pod Skalanką (km 12), Wielka Racza Hut (km 24), Hut below Mała Racza (km 25), Bacówka PTTK na Rycerzowej (km 38).

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–24, ≈8 h — overnight: Wielka Racza Hut (hut)
2. Day 2: km 24–49, ≈7.5 h — finish

When to go

Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.

Getting there

Start: Sól. This is a one-way route: the finish is 2 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: 2 days of 7–9 h of walking (about 15.5 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2, 18, 20, 28, 33, 37 and 39. There are no springs between km 2 and 18 — carry at least 3 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Where can I stay overnight?

Huts and shelters near the trail: Schron Górski Chata Pod Skalanką (km 12), Wielka Racza Hut (km 24), Hut below Mała Racza (km 25), Bacówka PTTK na Rycerzowej (km 38). Possible overnight stops: Wielka Racza Hut (km 24).