Szczyrk Solisko – Slope of Malinowska Skała
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Szczyrk Solisko – Slope of Malinowska Skała. Has blue marking (regional route, PTTK Bielsko-Biała). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: PTTK Bielsko-Biała. Length of the route — 5.2 km. Location: mountain range — Silesian Beskids, Poland.
At a glance
A short route of 5.2 km with 17 m of ascent and 451 m of descent from Szczyrk Solisko to Slope of Malinowska Skała. Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–5 kmDescent of 440 m to Slope of Malinowska Skała
Steepest kilometre: km 3.5–4.5, a descent of 190 m (≈19%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 0.5.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Szczyrk Solisko. 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 1.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 0.5.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Malinowska Skała (south-west slope), 1 045 mkm 0.5 from the start · 150 m off the path · Not verified · 1 045 m
- Spring below Malinowska Skała (west slope)km 1.4 from the start · 210 m off the path · Not verified · 990 m
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