Stage 16 of 20 · Główny Szlak Sudecki

near Bukówka → Kowary Jagiellończyka/Biedronka

Distance

22.1 km

Ascent

+839 m

Descent

-857 m

Est. Time

6h 27m

Altitude

493–922 m

Type

point-to-point

🏔️ Mountainous

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Route briefing

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Climbs, descents, water and huts in route order. Not listed does not mean absent: it may not be mapped.

14 route events

Start

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near Bukówka

Start

Route geometry · source 2026-04-01

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22.1 km remaining

+839 m remaining
Climb

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175 m climb

1.4 km at 12.9% average

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22.1 km remaining

+839 m remaining
Climb

9.7 km

228 m climb

2.1 km at 10.8% average

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About 2h 50m in

12.4 km remaining

+461 m remaining
Climb

13.6 km

167 m climb

2.2 km at 7.6% average

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About 3h 58m in

8.5 km remaining

+183 m remaining
Water

21.8 km

Drinking Water

Water

OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-01

About 6h 23m in

279 m remaining

+8 m remaining
Finish

22.1 km

Kowary Jagiellończyka/Biedronka

Finish

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About 6h 28m in

0 m remaining
Water

22.1 km

Drinking Water

Water

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About 6h 28m in

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+0 m remaining

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22.1 km Distance839 m Climb6h 27m Est. time922 m High pointHARD Difficulty

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Start: near Bukówka

No nearby transit stop. Consider getting dropped off or using the previous stage's end stop.

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Getting Out

Kowary Jagiellończyka/Biedronka (bus stop)

1262m from trail end · ~15 min walk

Segment Breakdown

Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.

Segment	Dist	↑ / ↓	Time	Character
near Bukówka → km 7.4 (606m) 526–710m	7.4 km	+345m / -265m	2h 16m	📈 Climbing
km 7.4 (606m) → km 14.7 (821m) 515–821m	7.4 km	+359m / -144m	2h 14m	📈 Climbing
km 14.7 (821m) → Kowary Jagiellończyka/Biedronka 496–919m	7.3 km	+107m / -425m	1h 56m	📉 Descending
Total	22.1 km	+839m / -857m	6h 27m

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Est. Finish Time

3h 58m

Calories

1,913 kcal

Water Needed

2.7 L

Effort Distance

34.8 km

flat-equivalent

🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (179g total) Electrolyte needs vary with conditions and sweat losses; no individual sodium target is estimated. 🩹 Consider anti-chafe and blister prevention

Terrain Analysis

Lower-gradient terrain

Unknown

Gradient coverage unavailable

% of route below 15% gradient

Climb Ratio

38 m/km

Moderate profile

↑ 839m ↓ 857m

Surface & Technicality

Gradient breakdown

Low gradient (100%)

Gradient describes steepness, not exposure, scrambling, footing or current conditions. Technical difficulty is unknown where no mapped rating is available.

Surface

≈61% paved · ≈39% unpaved

Mixed paved & unpaved

Estimated for the full route from the 54% with mapped surface data in OpenStreetMap.

Current Conditions

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Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Główny Szlak Sudecki Stage 16: near Bukówka → Kowary Jagiellończyka/Biedronka is usually best from May to October. Snow is likely at the high point (922 m) in December to February.

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Weather by month

Typical weather on this stage: at the lowest point (493 m) and the highest point (922 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.

Monthly climate averages and daylight
Month
Weather	Poor	Poor	Poor	Mixed	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Mixed	Poor
High point, day / night	-3°/-7°	-1°/-6°	3°/-3°	10°/1°	14°/4°	17°/8°	19°/10°	19°/10°	14°/6°	9°/3°	4°/-1°	-2°/-6°
Low point, day / night	-1°/-6°	1°/-5°	6°/-1°	13°/3°	17°/6°	20°/10°	22°/12°	22°/11°	17°/8°	12°/5°	6°/1°	0°/-4°
Rain, mm	41	34	39	37	67	80	98	80	58	47	37	40
Snow at high point	Likely	Likely	Possible	Possible	–	–	–	–	–	–	Possible	Likely
Daylight	8 h 25	10 h	11 h 47	13 h 46	15 h 28	16 h 29	16 h 06	14 h 37	12 h 43	10 h 49	9 h 01	7 h 59

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

Exit routes not verified

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.

Mapped high point: 922 m, approximately 15.7 km along the route. This is not an assessment of the most remote or exposed point.

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 22.1 km, 839m ascent, max altitude 921.6m, ~6h duration.

Essential 5 items

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Trail running shoes / hiking boots

Required for any trail
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Phone (charged) + offline map

Navigation & emergency contact
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3L hydration vest

Estimated 3.2L; verify refill availability
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Trail mix, bars & sandwich

Est. 2261 kcal burn
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Emergency space blanket

Critical for preventing hypothermia if you stop moving

Recommended 5 items

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Sunscreen

Basic sun protection
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Light rain jacket

Weather changes fast in the mountains
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Headlamp

6h route — plan for delays
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Mini first aid kit

Blister plasters, tape, antiseptic
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Microspikes / light crampons

Snow risk in Jan, Feb, Mar

Nice to have 2 items

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Trekking poles (optional)

839m ascent — helps on descents
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Gaiters

Keep snow out of boots

Logistics

This route runs from near Bukówka to Kowary Jagiellończyka/Biedronka (22.1 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

Start — Getting There

near Bukówka

No transit stops detected nearby.

Finish — Getting Back

Kowary Jagiellończyka/Biedronka

🚌 Kowary Jagiellończyka/Biedronka (837m)

🚌 Kowary, Dworzec Kolejowy PKP (1.3km)

🚌 Kostrzyca Jeleniogórska/Karpacka (1.3km)

🗺️ Transit directions (Google)