Lackowa from Izby - through the Beskid Pass and the wall of tears
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The trail to Lackowa from Izby is one of the most popular routes to the highest Polish peak in the Low Beskids. Initially, the path is unmarked, but with our tips, you won't get lost!
Start of the trail to Lackowa in Izby
Izby is a small village by the Bia艂a River in the western part of the Low Beskids. This is where the popular route to the top of Lackowa begins. You can leave your car either by the church in the village center, by the shop, or right before the entrance to the dirt road, in a bay near the horse stable.
In Izby, head south, first on the asphalt road, and then, at the height of the pastures belonging to the stable, on a wide dirt path.
This part of the trail is not marked with any PTTK hiking signs. The only signs confirming you are on the right path are a few horse trail markers:
Shortly after entering the forest, this path will lead you to the Beskid Pass on the Polish-Slovak border and to the red border trail signs. Follow these red trail signs and turn left.
Red trail to Lackowa and the "wall of tears"
Initially, the red trail ascends gently, but after about 30 minutes of hiking, it becomes really steep. Ahead is the famous wall of tears. The trail here goes up a slope with an incline of nearly 30 degrees - supposedly the steepest trail in the Polish mountains outside the Tatras.
What else to know about the wall of tears on Lackowa?
The wall is steep but fortunately short: you probably won't even have time to cry before you reach the top! It won't be easy after rain, in slippery mud, or during late autumn and winter frosts. It will definitely be easier to climb up than to descend! For descending from Lackowa to Izby, we recommend going through the Pu艂aski Pass and Bieliczna (without a trail), or the yellow trail through Ostry Wierch and Bia艂a Ska艂a, and then without a trail to Bieliczna.
After climbing the "wall of tears," take a break and look around. If you come here when the beech trees are still (or already) without leaves, you might even see the Tatras from here!
Lackowa, 997 meters above sea level
After overcoming the "wall of tears," a short and pleasant walk along the ridge awaits. After a few minutes, you will reach the top of Lackowa - unfortunately without views, but with a stamp and benches.
More about Lackowa, including interesting facts about the "Police Mountain" and descriptions of other trails to the summit can be found in this article:
Lackowa - trails to the highest Polish peak of the Low Beskids
Lackowa (997 m above sea level) is the highest Polish peak of the Low Beskids, famous for its steep slopes. It belongs to the Crown of Polish Beskids and the Crown of Polish Mountains. Even though there is only one red, border trail passing through Lackowa, we have several routes to the summit to choose from. ...
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