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Tarnów Koszyce – Rajbrot

71.3 kmLength
1 890 mAscent
1 758 mDescent
517 mMax. altitude
198 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Tarnów Koszyce – Rajbrot. Has green marking (regional route, PTTK). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: PTTK. Length of the route — 71.3 km. Location: mountain range — Ostry Beskid, Poland.

At a glance

A multi-day route of 71.3 km with 1,890 m of ascent from Tarnów Koszyce to Rajbrot. Estimated time: 3 days of 6–8 h of walking (about 21 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: green.

How we estimate walking time

By Naismith's rule, used by mountain clubs and guidebooks: an average hiker walks 4 km an hour on the flat and needs one more hour for every 600 m of ascent. For this trail: 71.3 km ÷ 4 = 17.8 h + 1,890 m ÷ 600 = 3.2 h, about 21 h of walking in total.

  • Breaks, snacks and photos: add 20–30 %.
  • A heavy pack, children, snow, a wet path or windfall add more; a long steep descent also takes time, especially for the knees.
  • The height of the Carpathians (up to 2,655 m) hardly changes the pace — on the ridges wind, fog and weather slow you down.
  • Limits: up to 9 h is one day; 9–13 h is a very long day or two; over 13 h means several days with overnight stays.

Route stages

  1. 0–38 kmGentle ups and downs at 190–500 m
  2. 38–41 kmDescent of 200 m (down to 259 m)
  3. 41–45 kmClimb of 210 m (up to 466 m)
  4. 45–53 kmGentle ups and downs at 220–470 m
  5. 53–57 kmClimb of 250 m (up to 482 m)
  6. 57–71 kmGentle ups and downs at 320–520 m

Steepest kilometre: km 40–41, a descent of 150 m (≈15%).

Water and overnight stays

Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 3 l).

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Sucha Góra (km 33).

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–24, ≈7 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  2. Day 2: km 24–48, ≈7 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  3. Day 3: km 48–71, ≈7 h — finish

When to go

The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.

Getting there

Start: Tarnów Koszyce. This is a one-way route: the finish is 38 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: 3 days of 6–8 h of walking (about 21 h in total, not counting stops).
Is there water on the route?
Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 3 l).
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Sucha Góra (km 33).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Hut below Sucha Górakm 33.4 from the start · Not verified · 322 m

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