Stage 12 of 23 · Główny Szlak Beskidzki
ul. Czarny Potok Osiedle → Kretówki
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Huts along this stage
Mapped in OpenStreetMap within 300 m of the line. TrailSplits has not checked whether they are open, sleep walkers or take bookings: ask each one.
- Schronisko PTTK Jaworzyna Krynicka· mountain hut· 1,100 m km 4.7 · 240 m from the line
- Schronisko PTTK na Hali Łabowskiej· mountain hut· 1,061 m km 14.9 · on the line
- Schronisko "Cyrla"· mountain hut· 827 m km 23.6 · on the line
Route briefing
What comes next
Climbs, descents, water, huts and access in route order. Not listed does not mean absent: it may not be mapped.
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ul. Czarny Potok Osiedle
Start
Route geometry · source 2026-04-01
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25.0 km remaining
+835 m remaining
Climb
380 m
494 m climb
4.1 km at 12.1% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-01
About 6 min in
24.6 km remaining
+835 m remaining
Water
700 m
Pijalnia Słotwinka
Water
OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-01
About 12 min in
24.3 km remaining
+834 m remaining
Descent
22.0 km
222 m descent
3.0 km at 7.5% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-01
About 6h 07m in
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Shelter
23.8 km
Shelter
Shelter
OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-01
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1.2 km remaining
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Water
25.0 km
Zdrój "Kinga" + Shelter
Water · Shelter
OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-01
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Finish
25.0 km
Kretówki
Finish
Route geometry · source 2026-04-01
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Getting Here
ul. Czarny Potok Osiedle (bus stop)
334m from trailhead · ~4 min walk
End: Kretówki
No nearby transit stop at the end. Check the next stage's start stop.
Segment Breakdown
Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.
| Segment | Dist | ↑ / ↓ | Time | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ul. Czarny Potok Osiedle → km 8.4 (1045m) 607–1,102m | 8.4 km | +542m / -138m | 2h 44m | 📈 Climbing |
km 8.4 (1045m) → km 16.7 (1073m) 919–1,073m | 8.4 km | +195m / -166m | 2h 09m | 🏃 Highly Runnable |
km 16.7 (1073m) → Kretówki 741–1,078m | 8.3 km | +70m / -402m | 2h 03m | 📉 Descending |
| Total | 25.0 km | +835m / -739m | 6h 56m |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
Gradient describes steepness, not exposure, scrambling, footing or current conditions. Technical difficulty is unknown where no mapped rating is available.
Surface
Estimated for the full route from the 62% with mapped surface data in OpenStreetMap.
Current Conditions
Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Główny Szlak Beskidzki Stage 12: ul. Czarny Potok Osiedle → Kretówki is usually best from May to October. Snow is likely at the high point (1102 m) in December to March.
Weather this week
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Weather by month
Typical weather on this stage: at the lowest point (603 m) and the highest point (1,102 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.
| Month | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Poor | Poor | Poor | Mixed | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Mixed | Poor |
| High point, day / night | -2°/-8° | -1°/-7° | 3°/-4° | 9°/0° | 14°/4° | 17°/8° | 19°/10° | 19°/9° | 14°/6° | 9°/2° | 4°/-2° | -1°/-6° |
| Low point, day / night | 0°/-6° | 2°/-5° | 6°/-2° | 13°/3° | 18°/7° | 21°/10° | 23°/12° | 23°/11° | 17°/8° | 13°/4° | 7°/0° | 1°/-4° |
| Rain, mm | 64 | 52 | 55 | 72 | 112 | 137 | 149 | 93 | 90 | 72 | 62 | 51 |
| Snow at high point | Likely | Likely | Likely | Possible | – | – | – | – | – | Frost | Possible | Likely |
| Daylight | 8 h 36 | 10 h 06 | 11 h 47 | 13 h 41 | 15 h 18 | 16 h 14 | 15 h 54 | 14 h 30 | 12 h 42 | 10 h 53 | 9 h 10 | 8 h 12 |
Source: TerraClimate 1991–2020 monthly averages. Averages for the area at each point’s elevation (4 km grid, corrected for height). Not a forecast or a report of current trail conditions. Snow at the high point is estimated with a simple snowpack model from these temperatures and precipitation, not observed; steep islands and high summits can hold more snow than it shows. Daylight is for the 15th of each month. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them for your dates.
Averages cannot establish current trail conditions. Check recent local reports, the forecast and restrictions before departure. Snow and ice can persist on shaded sections or arrive outside the usual season.
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Safety & Bailouts
We do not have a verified emergency exit plan for this route. A nearby settlement, hut or route endpoint is not necessarily reachable or open. Do not leave the trail based on a straight-line distance or compass direction.
Review possible exits against current local information before your trip. In an emergency, contact local rescue services; this page is not live rescue guidance.
Suggested Gear List
Auto-generated based on 25.0 km, 835m ascent, max altitude 1102.2m, ~7h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 3L hydration vestEstimated 3.5L; verify refill availability
- 🍫 Trail mix, bars & sandwichEst. 2430 kcal burn
- 🆘 Emergency space blanketCritical for preventing hypothermia if you stop moving
- 🧴 SunscreenBasic sun protection
- 🧥 Light rain jacketWeather changes fast in the mountains
- 🔦 Headlamp7h route — plan for delays
- 🩹 Mini first aid kitBlister plasters, tape, antiseptic
- 🧊 Microspikes / light cramponsSnow risk in Jan, Feb, Mar
- 🥢 Trekking poles (optional)835m ascent — helps on descents
- 🦵 GaitersKeep snow out of boots
Logistics
This route runs from ul. Czarny Potok Osiedle to Kretówki (25.0 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
Nearby Points of Interest
🚏 Transit stops along this stage
- 🚌 ul. Czarny Potok Osiedle 257m off trail
- 🚌 Czarny Potok 680m off trail
- 🚌 Szpital 1.3 km off trail
- 🚌 Gondola km 1.2 · 434m off trail
🛖 Shelters
- Shelter km 23.8 · 557m off trail
- Shelter km 24.8 · 1.4 km off trail
- Shelter km 25 · 726m off trail
💧 Water Sources
- Pijalnia Słotwinka km 0.7 · 3.0 km off trail
- Zdrój "Kinga" km 25 · 827m off trail
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