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Swoszowice – Szczawa

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83.8 kmLength
3 385 mAscent
3 107 mDescent
1 171 mMax. altitude
228 mMin. altitude

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Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences

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About the trail

Route Swoszowice – Szczawa. 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 — 83.8 km. Location: mountain range — Ostry Beskid, Poland.

Attention: part of the route has not yet been mapped in OpenStreetMap, so the line on the map has gaps. On the ground, orient yourself by the marking signs.

At a glance

A multi-day route of 83.8 km with 3,385 m of ascent from Swoszowice to Szczawa. Estimated time: 4 days of 6–7 h of walking (about 26.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: blue.

Route stages

  1. 0–66 kmGentle ups and downs at 220–1,070 m, past Ciecień, Goła Góra, Dzielec, Śnieżnica
  2. 66–70 kmDescent of 540 m (down to 527 m)
  3. 70–75 kmClimb of 620 m to Mogielica (1,171 m)
  4. 75–84 kmDescent of 630 m to Szczawa

Steepest kilometre: km 64–65, a climb of 310 m (≈31%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 15, 75 and 84. There are no springs between km 15 and 75 — carry at least 10.5 l of water.

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–23, ≈6.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  2. Day 2: km 23–45, ≈6.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  3. Day 3: km 45–64, ≈6.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  4. Day 4: km 64–84, ≈6.5 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: Swoszowice. This is a one-way route: the finish is 50 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: 4 days of 6–7 h of walking (about 26.5 h in total, not counting stops).
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 15, 75 and 84. There are no springs between km 15 and 75 — carry at least 10.5 l of water.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Błogosławionej Anieli Salawy Springkm 14.7 from the start · 210 m off the path · Not verified · 315 m
  2. Spring below Kopa (north-east slope), 1 047 mkm 76.3 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 1 047 m
  3. Krystyna Wellkm 84.8 from the start · Not verified · 517 m

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