Wałęgowka – Bacówka PTTK Krawców Wierch
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Wałęgowka – Bacówka PTTK Krawców Wierch. 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 – 20.8 km. Location: mountain range – Żywiec Beskids, Poland.
At a glance
A one-day route of 20.8 km with 994 m of ascent from Wałęgowka to Bacówka PTTK Krawców Wierch. Estimated walking time: about 7 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–6 kmClimb of 550 m to Rysianka Hut
- 6–14 kmDescent of 580 m (down to 679 m)
- 14–16 kmGentle ups and downs at 610–680 m
- 16–21 kmClimb of 420 m to Hala Krawcula
Steepest kilometre: km 19–20, a climb of 190 m (≈19%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 17 and 21. There are no springs between km 0 and 17 — carry at least 3 l of water.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Rysianka Hut (km 6), Hala Lipowska Hut (km 7), Bacówka PTTK na Krawcowym Wierchu (km 21).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Wałęgowka. This is a one-way route: the finish is 11 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 7 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 17 and 21. There are no springs between km 0 and 17 — carry at least 3 l of water.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Rysianka Hut (km 6), Hala Lipowska Hut (km 7), Bacówka PTTK na Krawcowym Wierchu (km 21).
Water and shelter on the route
- Rysianka Hutkm 6 from the start · Standing · 1 290 m
- Hala Lipowska Hutkm 6.8 from the start · Standing · 1 262 m
- Spring below Glinkakm 17.4 from the start · Not verified · 715 m
- Bacówka PTTK na Krawcowym Wierchukm 20.8 from the start · Standing · 1 038 m
- Spring below Krawców Wierchkm 20.8 from the start · 230 m off the path · Not verified · 1 061 m
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