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Żabnica Skałka – Słowianka

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3.1 kmLength
3 mAscent
260 mDescent
853 mMax. altitude
591 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 – Słowianka. Has black marking (regional route, PTTK Żywiec). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route. The marking is black, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: PTTK Żywiec. Length of the route — 3.1 km. Location: mountain range — Żywiec Beskids, Poland.

At a glance

A short route of 3.1 km with 3 m of ascent and 260 m of descent from Słowianka to Żabnica Skałka. Estimated walking time: about 1 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: black.

Route stages

  1. 0–1 kmDescent of 160 m (down to 679 m)
  2. 1–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 590–680 m

Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a descent of 170 m (≈17%), near Słowianka Tourist Station.

Water and overnight stays

A spring near the trail: at km 3.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Słowianka Tourist Station (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: Słowianka. 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 1 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
A spring near the trail: at km 3.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Słowianka Tourist Station (km 0).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Słowianka Tourist Stationkm 0 from the start · Standing · 848 m
  2. Spring below Studzionkakm 3.1 from the start · 210 m off the path · Not verified · 611 m

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