Stage 18 of 23 · Główny Szlak Beskidzki
Zawoja Krowiarki → Zawoja Markowa
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- Schronisko PTTK Markowe Szczawiny· mountain hut· 1,180 m km 7.7 · on the line
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Zawoja Krowiarki
Start
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8.2 km remaining
+690 m remaining
Shelter
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Shelter
Shelter
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Climb
60 m
688 m climb
4.5 km at 15.1% average
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8.2 km remaining
+690 m remaining
Descent
4.6 km
517 m descent
3.6 km at 14.3% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-01
About 1h 48m in
3.6 km remaining
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Hut
7.8 km
Schronisko PTTK Markowe Szczawiny
Mountain hut
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About 3h 03m in
418 m remaining
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Water
8.2 km
Drinking Water + Shelter
Water · Shelter
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Finish
8.2 km
Zawoja Markowa
Finish
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Getting Here
Zawoja Krowiarki (bus stop)
239m from trailhead · ~3 min walk
Getting Out
Zawoja Markowa (bus stop)
1728m from trail end · ~21 min walk
Segment Breakdown
Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.
| Segment | Dist | ↑ / ↓ | Time | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Zawoja Krowiarki → km 2.7 (1528m) 1,028–1,528m | 2.7 km | +500m / -2m | 1h 27m | 🔺 Steep Climb |
km 2.7 (1528m) → km 5.5 (1612m) 1,528–1,716m | 2.7 km | +189m / -105m | 57 min | 📈 Climbing |
km 5.5 (1612m) → Zawoja Markowa 1,200–1,612m | 2.7 km | +0m / -413m | 47 min | 🔻 Steep Descent |
| Total | 8.2 km | +690m / -524m | 3h 13m |
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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 18: Zawoja Krowiarki → Zawoja Markowa is usually best from June to September. Snow is likely at the high point (1718 m) in November to May.
Weather this week
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Weather by month
Typical weather on this stage: at the lowest point (1,016 m) and the highest point (1,718 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.
| Month | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Good | Good | Good | Good | Mixed | Poor | Poor |
| High point, day / night | -4°/-10° | -4°/-10° | -1°/-8° | 5°/-4° | 10°/1° | 14°/4° | 15°/6° | 15°/6° | 10°/2° | 6°/-1° | 1°/-5° | -3°/-9° |
| Low point, day / night | 0°/-7° | 1°/-7° | 4°/-4° | 10°/0° | 15°/4° | 18°/7° | 20°/9° | 20°/9° | 15°/5° | 10°/2° | 5°/-2° | 1°/-6° |
| Rain, mm | 79 | 85 | 90 | 86 | 142 | 156 | 169 | 138 | 120 | 89 | 82 | 78 |
| Snow at high point | Likely | Likely | Likely | Likely | Likely | – | – | – | Frost | Possible | Likely | Likely |
| Daylight | 8 h 35 | 10 h 06 | 11 h 47 | 13 h 41 | 15 h 19 | 16 h 16 | 15 h 55 | 14 h 30 | 12 h 42 | 10 h 52 | 9 h 09 | 8 h 11 |
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 8.2 km, 690m ascent, max altitude 1718.1m, ~3h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 2L hydration packEstimated 1.6L; verify refill availability
- 🍫 Energy bars & gelsEst. 1127 kcal burn
- 🧴 Sunscreen SPF 50+UV intensifies above 1500m
- 🧢 Sun hat / capExposed alpine terrain
- 🕶️ Sunglasses (cat 3+)Snow & rock glare at altitude
- 🧥 Light rain jacketWeather changes fast in the mountains
- 🩹 Mini first aid kitBlister plasters, tape, antiseptic
- 🧊 Microspikes / light cramponsSnow risk in Jan, Feb, Mar
- 🦵 GaitersKeep snow out of boots
Logistics
This route runs from Zawoja Krowiarki to Zawoja Markowa (8.2 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
Nearby Points of Interest
🚏 Transit stops along this stage
- 🚌 Zawoja Krowiarki 102m off trail
- 🚌 Zawoja Markowa km 7.9 · 1.2 km off trail
🛖 Shelters
- Shelter 257m off trail
- Shelter km 0.8 · 2.0 km off trail
- Shelter km 4 · 1.6 km off trail
- Shelter km 5.9 · 1.8 km off trail
- Shelter km 8.2 · 2.1 km off trail
💧 Water Sources
- Drinking Water km 8.2 · 585m off trail
🏠 Mountain Huts
- Schronisko PTTK Markowe Szczawiny km 7.8 · 355m off trail
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