Stara Huta village – Serednia polonyna
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About the trail
Route Stara Huta village – Serednia polonyna. Has blue marking (most notable or interesting routes). Along the route you will see: Srednya Mountain.
At a glance
A one-day route of 8.5 km with 1,059 m of ascent from Stara Huta village to Serednia polonyna. Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–8.5 kmClimb of 740 m (up to 1,444 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 7–8, a climb of 210 m (≈21%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 3.5, 5, 7 and 8.5. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Places to stay near the start: Osmoloda.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Stara Huta village. Most places to stay near the start are in Osmoloda. This is a one-way route: the finish is 7 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 3.5, 5, 7 and 8.5. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Places to stay near the start: Osmoloda.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring (Stara Huta, 2)km 3.3 from the start · Not verified · 859 m
- Spring below Mount Serednia (3)km 5.1 from the start · Not verified · 954 m
- Stream water below Mount Seredniakm 5.5 from the start · Not verified · 1 001 m
- Spring below Mount Serednia (2)km 7.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 201 m
- Spring below Mount Seredniakm 8.3 from the start · Not verified · 1 438 m
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