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Wisła Czarne – Zwardoń

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25.8 kmLength
1 027 mAscent
921 mDescent
1 220 mMax. altitude
568 mMin. altitude

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Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences

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About the trail

Route Wisła Czarne – Zwardoń. 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 — 25.8 km. Location: mountain range — Silesian Beskids, Poland.

At a glance

A one-day route of 25.8 km with 1,027 m of ascent from Wisła Czarne to Zwardoń. Estimated walking time: about 8 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: blue.

Route stages

  1. 0–9 kmClimb of 580 m (up to 1,202 m)
  2. 9–14 kmDescent of 360 m (down to 785 m)
  3. 14–20 kmGentle ups and downs at 680–880 m
  4. 20–22 kmClimb of 150 m (up to 840 m)
  5. 22–26 kmDescent of 160 m to Zwardoń

Steepest kilometre: km 5–6, a climb of 160 m (≈16%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 1, 3, 8, 10, 12, 13 and 18. There are no springs between km 18 and 26 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Przysłop pod Baranią Górą PTTK Hut (km 10).

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Wisła Czarne. This is a one-way route: the finish is 13 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 8 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 1, 3, 8, 10, 12, 13 and 18. There are no springs between km 18 and 26 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Przysłop pod Baranią Górą PTTK Hut (km 10).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Drinking water below Cienków Postrzednikm 0.9 from the start · Has water · 607 m
  2. Spring below Cienków Postrzednikm 2.5 from the start · Not verified · 683 m
  3. Spring of Czarna Wisełkakm 8.1 from the start · 210 m off the path · Not verified · 1 155 m
  4. Spring below Wierch Równiański (west slope)km 8.9 from the start · 240 m off the path · Not verified · 1 122 m
  5. Spring below Wierch Równiański (south-west slope)km 9.6 from the start · Not verified · 1 031 m
  6. Przysłop pod Baranią Górą PTTK Hutkm 10.1 from the start · Standing · 951 m
  7. Olza Springkm 12.2 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 863 m
  8. Spring below Gańczorkakm 13.5 from the start · Not verified · 836 m

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