Zasadne Walking Trail – Zasadne
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About the trail
Route Zasadne Walking Trail – Zasadne. Has red marking (local route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked local tourist route. Marking is red, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Length of the route — 8.8 km, the route is circular. Location: mountain range — Gorce, Poland.
At a glance
A one-day loop route of 8.8 km with 595 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Zasadne Walking Trail. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: red.
Route stages
- 0–4.5 kmClimb of 560 m to Wierch Bystrzaniec (1,050 m)
- 4.5–9 kmDescent of 570 m (down to 607 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 5–6, a descent of 190 m (≈19%), near Bacówka Shelter.
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 4.5.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Bacówka Shelter, 1 149 m (km 5).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Zasadne Walking Trail. This is a loop: it brings you back to the start.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 4.5.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Bacówka Shelter, 1 149 m (km 5).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Gorckm 4.4 from the start · Not verified · 1 192 m
- U żłoba Springkm 4.9 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 1 129 m
- Bacówka Shelter, 1 149 mkm 5.1 from the start · 150 m off the path · Not verified · 1 149 m
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Water parks & thermal poolsTermy Gorce thermal baths16 km from the trailTermy Gorce is a small, cosy thermal complex in the village of Poręba Wielka, in the municipality of Niedźwiedź, at the foot of the Gorce Mountains.
Markets & fairsNowy Targ Fair (Nowa Targowica)20 km from the trailThe fair in Nowy Targ is the largest and oldest market in Podhale. On Thursdays and Saturdays highlanders from the surrounding villages, Slovaks from across the border...
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