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Zawoja Widły — Babia Góra, via Markowe Szczawiny

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12.5 kmLength
1 122 mAscent
1 mDescent
1 723 mMax. altitude
601 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Zawoja Widły – Markowe Szczawiny – Babia Góra. Has yellow marking (regional route, PTTK). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route. Marking is yellow, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: PTTK. Length of the route — 12.5 km. Location: mountain massif — Babia Góra, Poland.

At a glance

A one-day route of 12.5 km with 1,122 m of ascent from Zawoja Widły to Babia Góra. Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.

Route stages

  1. 0–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 600–720 m
  2. 4–7 kmClimb of 390 m (up to 1,105 m)
  3. 7–11 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,100–1,220 m
  4. 11–12 kmClimb of 490 m to Babia Góra (1,723 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 11–12, a climb of 370 m (≈37%), near Babia Góra.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 9, 11 and 12. There are no springs between km 0 and 9 — carry at least 2 l of water.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Markowe Szczawiny Hut (km 10).

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible.

Getting there

Start: Zawoja Widły. This is a one-way route: the finish is 7 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 5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 9, 11 and 12. There are no springs between km 0 and 9 — carry at least 2 l of water.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Markowe Szczawiny Hut (km 10).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Drinking water below Mała Babia Górakm 9.3 from the start · Not verified · 1 196 m
  2. Markowe Szczawiny Hutkm 10 from the start · 40 m off the path · Standing · 1 180 m
  3. Spring below Babia Góra (north-west slope), 1 279 mkm 11 from the start · Not verified · 1 279 m
  4. Głodna Woda Springkm 12.4 from the start · 290 m off the path · Not verified · 1 638 m

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