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Beskid Makowski: Babica and Raciborski Yews

Town: Harbutowice Nearby: Myślenice

Region:

Beskidy (Beskidy), Małopolskie (Małopolskie), Beskid Makowski (Beskid Makowski)

straighten 12.4km

timer 4h 20min

north_east 497m

south_east 497m

Medium - For young hikers, steep sections possible

Route Map

The slope of the terrain
Route in the sun
Access by car
Can be reached by bus

A route for a pleasant sunny walk with beautiful views!

Attractions: forest, sunny meadows, moderately empty paths, beautiful views of Babia Góra and the surrounding ranges, Raciborski Yews (two 600-year-old natural monuments)

Easy access: The route starts at Sanguszki Pass (small parking lot, bus stop/PKS) near the village of Harbutowice. There is a characteristic memorial rock at the pass.

Blue trail from Sanguszki Pass

From the pass, head south on a narrow asphalt road gently ascending through picturesque meadows to the small settlement of Ruskówka.

Ruskówka: intersection of the blue and black trails

Here, the blue trail merges with the black trail (which we will return on), but for now, follow the blue signs along a shaded path that will lead us into the forest. The forest is rather sparse, with numerous clearings - this is a walk for those who enjoy the sun and open space!

Krowia Góra (between Ruskówka and Końcówka settlements)

The trail descends to an asphalt road near the village of Końcówka (we only pass through it) and joins the red signs of the Mały Szlak Beskidzki (Little Beskids Trail). Here awaits the most challenging section: a fairly steep forest ravine.

Forest ravine - ascent to Babica Zachodnia

After about 15-20 minutes, we reach the ridge of Babica, where...

Meadows with a view of the queen: Babia Góra

...and the surrounding ranges, including Policę and Pilsko, await.

Babica ridge - view of Babia Góra with a snowy cap

Now, a wide field road leads along the broad ridge through meadows and small groves (those seeking shade will find some relief here). Along the way, there is a wooden shelter (with a "chess point"! unfortunately, the board is in poor condition...).

The only downside is that this road is accessible, which means you may encounter quads, motorcycles, and off-road vehicles (officially, motorized vehicles are not allowed on this road!).

Ridge and summit of Babica in Beskid Makowski

In contrast to the forested ridge, the summit of Babica (728 m above sea level) is entirely covered in trees. Supposedly, there are fortifications from World War I in the vicinity of the summit (on the northern slope). We didn't find them, but we weren't specifically looking either. If you find them, please let us know!

Black trail Babica - Raciborski Yews - Ruskówka

We return along the same initial route, but just before the shelter, we turn right onto the black trail.

Descent on the black trail from Babica towards Cisy Raciborskiego

The black trail is much steeper than the blue trail and more forested (= shaded). We exit the forest near the village of Podlesie. Here, right by the path, within one of the farms, there are two natural monuments: 600-year-old yews, as well as a signboard with interesting facts and a bench.

Further, the road descends to the lower part of the village until an asphalt road. We must walk a few dozen meters along the road and then turn left into the forest. A short forest path ascends to the village of Ruskówka: here, we return to the blue trail and follow it back to Sanguszki Pass.

PS. This route has been included in our article "TOP 5 Beskid Makowski - the most beautiful trails with views". Would you like to learn about the others?