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Ujsoły – Hala Rycerzowa

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9.7 kmLength
812 mAscent
221 mDescent
1 192 mMax. altitude
548 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Ujsoły – Hala Rycerzowa. Has green marking (regional route). 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. The length of the route is 9.7 km. Location: mountain range – Żywiec Beskids, Poland.

At a glance

A one-day route of 9.7 km with 812 m of ascent from Ujsoły to Hala Rycerzowa. Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.

Route stages

  1. 0–0.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 550–590 m
  2. 0.5–4.5 kmClimb of 570 m to Hut on Muńcoł
  3. 4.5–6.5 kmDescent of 140 m (down to 1,009 m)
  4. 6.5–9.5 kmClimb of 150 m to Bacówka PTTK na Rycerzowej

Steepest kilometre: km 0.5–1.5, a climb of 210 m (≈21%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 5 and 9.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Muńcoł (km 4.5), Bacówka PTTK na Rycerzowej (km 9.5).

When to go

Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.

Getting there

Start: Ujsoły. This is a one-way route: the finish is 8 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 walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 5 and 9.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Muńcoł (km 4.5), Bacówka PTTK na Rycerzowej (km 9.5).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Hut on Muńcołkm 4.5 from the start · 230 m off the path · Not verified · 1 113 m
  2. Spring below Muńcuł (east slope)km 5 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 1 118 m
  3. Sheep Springkm 9.2 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 1 154 m
  4. Bacówka PTTK na Rycerzowejkm 9.6 from the start · 190 m off the path · Standing · 1 120 m

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