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Żabnica Skałka – Hala Boracza

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2.7 kmLength
1 mAscent
264 mDescent
856 mMax. altitude
593 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 Żabnica Skałka – Hala Boracza. Has black marking (regional route, PTTK). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route. Marking is black, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: PTTK. Length of the route — 2.7 km. Location: mountain range — Żywiec Beskids, Poland.

At a glance

A short route of 2.7 km with 1 m of ascent and 264 m of descent from Żabnica Skałka to Hala Boracza. Estimated walking time: about 0.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: black.

Route stages

  1. 0–1 kmDescent of 150 m (down to 694 m)
  2. 1–2.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 600–700 m

Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a descent of 150 m (≈15%), near PTTK Hut on Hala Boracza.

Water and overnight stays

A spring near the trail: at km 2.5.

Huts and shelters near the trail: PTTK Hut on Hala Boracza (km 0).

When to go

The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.

Getting there

Start: Żabnica Skałka. This is a one-way route: the finish is 3 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 0.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
A spring near the trail: at km 2.5.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: PTTK Hut on Hala Boracza (km 0).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. PTTK Hut on Hala Boraczakm 0.1 from the start · 210 m off the path · Standing · 854 m
  2. Spring below Studzionkakm 2.5 from the start · 170 m off the path · Not verified · 611 m

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