Żegiestów – Bacówka PTTK pod Wierchomlą
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Żegiestów – Bacówka PTTK pod Wierchomlą. Has blue marking (regional route, PTTK Nowy Sącz). 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 Nowy Sącz. Length of the route — 13.2 km. Location: mountain range — Sondetsky Beskid, Poland.
At a glance
A one-day route of 13.2 km with 235 m of ascent and 714 m of descent from Żegiestów to Bacówka PTTK pod Wierchomlą. Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmGentle ups and downs at 880–910 m
- 2–4 kmClimb of 120 m (up to 1,027 m)
- 4–6 kmDescent of 350 m (down to 678 m)
- 6–9 kmGentle ups and downs at 660–730 m
- 9–12 kmDescent of 270 m (down to 449 m)
- 12–13 kmGentle ups and downs at 410–450 m
Steepest kilometre: km 5–6, a descent of 190 m (≈19%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 11. There are no springs between km 0 and 11 — carry at least 2 l of water.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Bacówka PTTK nad Wierchomlą (km 0).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Żegiestów. This is a one-way route: the finish is 9 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 11. There are no springs between km 0 and 11 — carry at least 2 l of water.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Bacówka PTTK nad Wierchomlą (km 0).
Water and shelter on the route
- Bacówka PTTK nad Wierchomląkm 0 from the start · Standing · 887 m
- Anna Mineral Springkm 10.6 from the start · Not verified · 540 m
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EasyOne-dayMarkedWierchomla Mała Bacówka nad WierchomląElevation profile525–895 m4 kmascent 2 m≈ 1 h walkingCraft nearby
All craft places
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Craft producersSpišská Pálenica, Stará Ľubovňa: distillery tour and Spiš borovička19 km from the trailSpiš boasts perhaps the oldest history of distilling in Europe: at the hillfort of Myšia Hôrka near Spišský Štvrtok, part of a distillation vessel from around 1500 BC...
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