Tarnów – Wielki Rogacz
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Tarnów – Wielki Rogacz. Has blue marking (regional route, PTTK). 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. Length of the route — 191.5 km. Location: mountain range — Ostrivnyi Beskyd, Poland.
At a glance
A multi-day route of 191.5 km with 6,941 m of ascent from Tarnów to Wielki Rogacz. Estimated time: 8 days of 6–9 h of walking (about 59.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–87 kmGentle ups and downs at 200–530 m, past Ptasznik, Góra Skała, Styrki, Wierzchowina
- 87–101 kmClimb of 630 m to Jaworz (918 m)
- 101–110 kmDescent of 510 m (down to 403 m)
- 110–144 kmGentle ups and downs at 400–1,030 m, past Golców, Modyń, Plebański Wierch, Bystre
- 144–149 kmClimb of 720 m to Lubań (1,211 m)
- 149–191 kmGentle ups and downs at 440–1,200 m, past Trzy Korony, Wysokie Skałki, Jaworzyna, Mały Rogacz
Steepest kilometre: km 170–171, a descent of 300 m (≈29%), near Sokolica.
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: Orlica Hut (km 171), Bacówka Shelter (km 177).
A possible split into days:
- Day 1: km 0–26, ≈7.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
- Day 2: km 26–51, ≈7.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
- Day 3: km 51–77, ≈7.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
- Day 4: km 77–100, ≈7.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
- Day 5: km 100–124, ≈7.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
- Day 6: km 124–146, ≈7.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
- Day 7: km 146–171, ≈8 h — overnight: Orlica Hut (hut)
- Day 8: km 171–191, ≈7 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: Tarnów. This is a one-way route: the finish is 69 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated time: 8 days of 6–9 h of walking (about 59.5 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: Orlica Hut (km 171), Bacówka Shelter (km 177). Possible overnight stops: Orlica Hut (km 171).
Water and shelter on the route
- Orlica Hutkm 170.2 from the start
- Bacówka Shelterkm 175.7 from the start
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