Blue trail to Gorc
Nearby: Mszana Dolna| Distance | 4.9km |
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| Time | 2h 40min |
| Ascents | 580m |
| Descents | 38m |
Elevation Profile:
beach_access Route in the shade
directions_car Access by car
Estimated time: Approximately 2 hours one way, but make sure to allow extra time for frequent stops (it can be steep) and picnics in picturesque clearings.
Let's go to Gorc!
There are plenty of "Gorcs" in the Gorc Mountains, but it's worth exploring the "most classic" one (even though it's not higher than the local record holder, Turbacz).
In the village of Rzeki, right at the beginning of the blue trail and the former headquarters of the Gorczański National Park Directorate, there is a large (but paid) parking lot.
Despite the easy start: a wide paved road, we will soon enter the forest and the uphill climb will begin... Yes, it will be quite steep at times, so it's worth allowing plenty of time for shorter and longer breaks to regain strength.
The first opportunity will come after about 30 minutes. It's Nowa Polana, where the black trail from Szczawa meets. Although benches and a table are located in the lower part of the clearing, it's worth going up to the upper part and resting with a view of the hills of the Beskid Wyspowy range.
After another steep section, we will reach the border of the Gorczański National Park (but we won't cross it). It's worth motivating the kids because a great reward awaits: the vast meadow of Świnkówka with a panoramic view of the Tatra Mountains!
If it's difficult to move on from here, you can promise the little hikers that an even larger meadow awaits them shortly: Gorc Kamienicki, offering one of the most beautiful views in the Gorc Mountains: a 360-degree panorama, along with a longer stretch of an easy ridge walk.
The final ascent to the wooden observation tower visible from the clearing will take about 15-20 minutes. (It will be steep again, but only for a short while!)
Observation Tower on Gorc
The tower offers an amazing panorama: Beskid Sądecki, Wyspowy, Tatra, Gorce, and Żywiecki ranges. Clear signs will help us identify the individual peaks and, of course, plan future adventures, provided the weather is good!
Publish Date: 2020-05-28
More in the Region Gorce (Gorce)
Total Length 149 km
