Red Trail from Rymanów to Iwonicz

Nearby: Krosno
max 592 m min 375 m
straighten 6.3km
timer 2h 28min
north_east 358m
south_east 331m
Medium - For young hikers, steep sections possible
terrain  The slope of the terrain
beach_access  Route in the shade
directions_car  Access by car
directions_bus  Can be reached by bus
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The Red Trail connecting two health resorts in the Subcarpathian region, Iwonicz Zdrój and Rymanów Zdrój, is a fairly easy forest route that allows for a pleasant walk to the neighboring town.

Red Trail Rymanów - Iwonicz. Descent to Iwonicz Zdrój.
Red Trail Rymanów - Iwonicz. Descent to Iwonicz Zdrój.

Start of the Red Trail in Rymanów Zdrój

The Red Tourist Trail (which is the longest in Poland, known as the "Main Beskid Trail") cuts through Rymanów Zdrój in the southern part of the town, near the historic Villa Maria and the Black Stream Valley (S. Wyspiańskiego Street). On the western side, the red signs turn off the main road opposite St. Stanislaus Church.

Red Trail Rymanów - Iwonicz. Start of the trail in Rymanów.
Red Trail Rymanów - Iwonicz. Start of the trail in Rymanów.

Red Trail from Rymanów to Iwonicz Zdrój

The Red Trail leads us along a comfortable forest road through the southern slopes of the hill rising above Rymanów, called Mogiła. Shortly after entering the forest, a covered shelter awaits us.

Red Trail Rymanów - Iwonicz. Shelter shortly after leaving Rymanów Zdrój.
Red Trail Rymanów - Iwonicz. Shelter shortly after leaving Rymanów Zdrój.

After circling the top of Mogiła, the trail descends to the valley of the Świętokrzyski Stream (also known as Kościółkowa Water), which we can cross by hopping over stones, or (on a hot day) - wading through.

Red Trail Rymanów - Iwonicz. Crossing the Świętokrzyski Stream.
Red Trail Rymanów - Iwonicz. Crossing the Świętokrzyski Stream.

Right after a fairly steep climb out of the gorge through which the stream flows, a wide forest road and a second shelter await us, perfect for a break on the route.

Red Trail Rymanów - Iwonicz. Steep climb from the Świętokrzyski Stream gorge
Red Trail Rymanów - Iwonicz. Steep climb from the Świętokrzyski Stream gorge
Red Trail Rymanów - Iwonicz. Shelter above the Świętokrzyski Stream gorge
Red Trail Rymanów - Iwonicz. Shelter above the Świętokrzyski Stream gorge

The second half of the trail from Rymanów Zdrój to Iwonicz involves traversing the top of Sucha Góra. Upon reaching the highest point of this section of the route, a third shelter awaits:

Red Trail Rymanów - Iwonicz. Shelter at the descent to Iwonicz
Red Trail Rymanów - Iwonicz. Shelter at the descent to Iwonicz

...and then it's all downhill!

The final section of the trail is a wide forest road down the Flora stream. We reach Zdrojowa Street and the first buildings of Iwonicz-Zdrój.

Red Trail Rymanów - Iwonicz. Road along the stream to Iwonicz Zdrój.
Red Trail Rymanów - Iwonicz. Road along the stream to Iwonicz Zdrój.

Along the way, it's worth paying attention to the remnants of oil wells - right by the trail, on the left side.

Red Trail Rymanów - Iwonicz. Remains of oil extraction installations.
Red Trail Rymanów - Iwonicz. Remains of oil extraction installations.

Iwonicz - Zdrój - historic town center

From Zdrojowa Street to the center of Iwonicz Zdrój, we still have to walk a narrow path along the edge of the forest. Keep an eye on the red signs, which will lead you straight to Słoneczna Avenue and the main Dietl Square with a mineral water drinking fountain and the historic spa buildings.

More about Iwonicz Zdrój and its attractions:

Iwonicz Zdrój - trails and attractions in the area

Iwonicz Zdrój - trails and attractions in the area

Iwonicz Zdrój is one of the oldest Polish health resorts. This small town is located among the so-called Rymanów Hills in the Carpathian Foothills and is known for its intimate atmosphere, rich network of trails and local walking paths in the area. ...

Iwonicz Zdrój - Bazar villa
Iwonicz Zdrój - Bazar villa

Return from Iwonicz Zdrój to Rymanów

We can return to Iwonicz the same way, or for a change of scenery, take the scenic green trail through Przymiarki:

Green trail through Przymiarki from Iwonicz to Rymanów

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Green trail through Przymiarki from Iwonicz to Rymanów

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straighten 7.0km
timer 2h 22min
north_east 249m
south_east 278m
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