Wieliczka Warzelnia – Lubień
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Wieliczka Warzelnia – Lubień. Has yellow marking (regional route, PTTK). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: PTTK. Length of the route — 49.7 km. Location: mountain range — Ostry Beskid, Poland.
At a glance
A multi-day route of 49.7 km with 1,468 m of ascent from Wieliczka Warzelnia to Lubień. Estimated time: 2 days of 7–8 h of walking (about 15 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–33 kmGentle ups and downs at 230–490 m, past Działy, Góra Zamkowa, Syberia
- 33–39 kmClimb of 460 m to Łysina (891 m)
- 39–50 kmDescent of 540 m to Lubień
Steepest kilometre: km 38–39, a climb of 180 m (≈18%), near Łysina.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 13 and 39. There are no springs between km 13 and 39 — carry at least 4 l of water.
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 26–50, ≈7.5 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: Wieliczka Warzelnia. This is a one-way route: the finish is 30 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated time: 2 days of 7–8 h of walking (about 15 h in total, not counting stops).
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 13 and 39. There are no springs between km 13 and 39 — carry at least 4 l of water.
Water and shelter on the route
- Izabeli Springkm 13.3 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 326 m
- Spring below Łysinakm 38.5 from the start · Not verified · 797 m
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