Stage 6 of 20 · Główny Szlak Sudecki

Gruszczyn → Janowa Góra

Distance
21.2 km
Ascent
+1,098 m
Descent
-546 m
Walking time
7h 04m
Altitude
425–1,204 m
Type
point-to-point

Walking time measured on the mapped line (TrailSplits time model, moving time; within 22 % on four in five test legs). Outside Switzerland our walking times often run short of the times route operators publish; treat them as optimistic. Climb measured on the mapped line, on terrain heights.

🏔️ Mountainous

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400m600m800m1,000m1,200m05 km10 km15 km20 km1,196m426m
Flat (<5%) Gentle (5–10%) Moderate (10–15%) Steep (15–25%)

Route briefing

What comes next

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

14 route events
  1. Start

    0 m

    Gruszczyn

    Start

    Route geometry · source 2026-04-01

    About 0 min in

    21.2 km remaining

    +1098 m remaining

  2. Water

    4.6 km

    Źródło Chrobry

    Water

    OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-01

    About 1h 32m in

    16.6 km remaining

    +977 m remaining

  3. Water

    4.6 km

    Drinking Water

    Water

    OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-01

    About 1h 32m in

    16.6 km remaining

    +977 m remaining

  4. Climb

    5.7 km

    144 m climb

    3.6 km at 4.0% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-01

    About 1h 53m in

    15.5 km remaining

    +960 m remaining

  5. Climb

    9.6 km

    116 m climb

    1.3 km at 9.0% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-01

    About 3h 12m in

    11.6 km remaining

    +802 m remaining

  6. Climb

    16.9 km

    329 m climb

    1.9 km at 17.1% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-01

    About 5h 39m in

    4.2 km remaining

    +396 m remaining

  7. Finish

    21.2 km

    Janowa Góra

    Finish

    Route geometry · source 2026-04-01

    About 7h 04m in

    0 m remaining

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21.2 km Distance1,098 m Climb7h 04m Est. time1,204 m High pointHARD Difficulty
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Start: Gruszczyn

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

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End: Janowa Góra

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.

SegmentDist↑ / ↓TimeCharacter
Gruszczyn → km 18.8 (1196m)
426–1,196m
18.8 km+978m / -321m6h 22m📈 Climbing
km 18.8 (1196m) → Janowa Góra
1,056–1,196m
2.3 km+36m / -140m41 min📉 Descending
Total21.2 km+1,098m / -546m7h 04m

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Fast Hiker / Jogger
Est. Finish Time
4h 04m
Calories
1,838 kcal
Water Needed
2.7 L
Effort Distance
34.9 km
flat-equivalent
🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (183g 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
52 m/km
Steep profile
↑ 1,098m ↓ 546m

Surface & Technicality

Gradient breakdown
Low gradient (34%) Easy Grade (66%)
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T1 — Hiking (easy, marked paths)
Swiss Alpine Club difficulty rating — highest section on route

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

Surface

≈15% paved · ≈85% unpaved
Mostly unpaved

Surface mapped for the full route in OpenStreetMap.

Surfaces and the hardest grade measured on the stage's mapped line from OpenStreetMap tags.

Current Conditions

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Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Główny Szlak Sudecki Stage 6: Gruszczyn → Janowa Góra is usually best from May to September. Snow is likely at the high point (1204 m) in December to March.

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Weather by month

Typical weather on this stage: at the lowest point (425 m) and the highest point (1,204 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.

Monthly climate averages and daylight
Month
WeatherPoorPoorPoorMixedGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodMixedPoorPoor
High point, day / night-3°/-7°-2°/-7°1°/-5°7°/-1°12°/3°15°/7°17°/8°17°/8°12°/5°7°/2°2°/-2°-3°/-6°
Low point, day / night1°/-4°3°/-4°6°/-1°13°/3°17°/7°21°/10°22°/12°22°/12°17°/8°12°/5°6°/1°2°/-3°
Rain, mm423538387397998868493841
Snow at high pointLikelyLikelyLikelyPossible–––––FrostPossibleLikely
Daylight8 h 2910 h 0211 h 4713 h 4415 h 2416 h 2316 h 0214 h 3412 h 4310 h 519 h 048 h 04

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: 1204 m, approximately 18.8 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 21.2 km, 1098m ascent, max altitude 1203.8m, ~7h duration.

Essential 5 items
  • 👟
    Trail running shoes / hiking boots
    Required for any trail
  • 📱
    Phone (charged) + offline map
    Navigation & emergency contact
  • 💧
    3L hydration vest
    Estimated 3.2L; verify refill availability
  • 🍫
    Trail mix, bars & sandwich
    Est. 2212 kcal burn
  • 🆘
    Emergency space blanket
    Critical for preventing hypothermia if you stop moving
Recommended 5 items
  • 🧴
    Sunscreen
    Basic sun protection
  • 🧥
    Light rain jacket
    Weather changes fast in the mountains
  • 🔦
    Headlamp
    7h route — plan for delays
  • 🩹
    Mini first aid kit
    Blister plasters, tape, antiseptic
  • 🧊
    Microspikes / light crampons
    Snow risk in Jan, Feb, Mar
Nice to have 2 items
  • 🥢
    Trekking poles (optional)
    1098m ascent — helps on descents
  • 🦵
    Gaiters
    Keep snow out of boots

Logistics

This route runs from Gruszczyn to Janowa Góra (21.2 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

Start — Getting There
Gruszczyn
No transit stops detected nearby.
Finish — Getting Back
Janowa Góra
No transit stops detected nearby. Check local timetables.

Nearby Points of Interest

🛖 Shelters

  • Shelter 2.0 km off trail
  • EkoMuzeum Wójtówka km 1.7 · 590m off trail
  • Shelter km 11.6 · 1.0 km off trail
  • Shelter km 14.2 · 613m off trail
  • Shelter km 17 · 435m off trail

💧 Water Sources

  • Źródło Chrobry km 4.6 · 1.8 km off trail
  • Drinking Water km 4.6 · 1.8 km off trail

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Route data from OpenStreetMap © contributors, licensed under ODbL. Updated 2026-04-01.