Szczawa – Nowa Polana
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Szczawa – Nowa Polana. 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 — 5.1 km. Location: mountain range — Ostry Beskid, Poland.
At a glance
A short route of 5.1 km with 333 m of ascent from Szczawa to Nowa Polana. Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: black.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmGentle ups and downs at 510–590 m
- 2–5 kmClimb of 260 m to Nowa Polana Pass
Steepest kilometre: km 4–5, a climb of 130 m (≈13%), near Nowa Polana Pass.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 1.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Szczawa. 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 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 1.
Water and shelter on the route
- Krystyna Wellkm 0 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 517 m
- Mineral Spring No. 9km 0.9 from the start · Not verified · 547 m
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