Wilkowice – Ostre
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Wilkowice – Ostre. Has blue marking (regional route). 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. The length of the route is 21.3 km. Location: mountain range — Silesian Beskids, Poland.
At a glance
A one-day route of 21.3 km with 1,387 m of ascent from Wilkowice to Ostre. Estimated walking time: about 7.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 390–460 m
- 3–8 kmClimb of 600 m to Klimczok Hut
- 8–12 kmDescent of 520 m (down to 542 m)
- 12–13 kmGentle ups and downs at 510–550 m
- 13–17 kmClimb of 690 m to Skrzyczne Hut
- 17–21 kmDescent of 700 m to Ostre
Steepest kilometre: km 13–14, a climb of 250 m (≈25%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 5 and 10. There are no springs between km 10 and 21 — carry at least 2 l of water.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Klimczok Hut (km 7), Skrzyczne Hut (km 17).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Wilkowice. 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 7.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 5 and 10. There are no springs between km 10 and 21 — carry at least 2 l of water.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Klimczok Hut (km 7), Skrzyczne Hut (km 17).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Kołowrótkm 4.8 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 721 m
- Klimczok Hutkm 7.5 from the start · Standing · 1 052 m
- Spring below Magura (south slope), 676 mkm 10.4 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 676 m
- Skrzyczne Hutkm 17.1 from the start · Standing · 1 250 m
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