Świerzowa Ruska Trail, yellow trail
Nearby: Gorlice
stroller Route for a stroller with large wheels
directions_bike Bike route
beach_access Route in the shade
restaurant Restaurant or bar nearby
directions_car Access by car
The trail through the valley of the non-existing village of Świerzowa Ruska begins in Świątkowa Wielka, at the end of the road (no traffic allowed, parking on the side of the road). The nature and culture trail is 4 km long, with a gentle slope, and it takes about 2-3 hours to walk it in both directions. The trail consists of 8 stops (links to descriptions below).
In principle, it is suitable for walking with a stroller with large wheels or cycling, although the paved road is not perfectly smooth and can get muddy after rain. Sometimes, to reach the bridges (there are several along the way), you have to take a narrower and steeper path. A straight and wide road leads through fords, straight through the stream.
At the very beginning of the trail, there is an information board about the former village and a overgrown sign - look for it on a roadside tree!
Along the way, it is worth visiting the old cemetery and the Orthodox church (here, leave your bike or stroller by the road and walk up the narrow path).
You will also pass by several chapels and crosses:
Pay attention to the ruins of buildings right next to the trail!
At the end, you will find Majdan meadow and a wooden shelter.
From the meadow, you can also take a wide forest road to Majdan Pass (about 10-15 minutes). Here, you will find a junction of trails: you can descend to Bartne on the yellow trail (wide road), climb Magura on the red trail, or "wade through" the red "pseudo-trail" to the PTTK Shelter in Bartne (find out why we discourage this choice HERE).
Link to the description of the stops on the Świerzowa Ruska trail: magurskipn.pl
Right at the entrance, there is the Pod Mareszką trout fishery - delicious fish fried and baked in various ways, as well as other lunch dishes. It's worth taking a rest here after the hike!
PS. Nearby, in Świątkowa, there is a beautiful "painted church". Did you know that in the past, most wooden churches were decorated so colorfully?
Ps. This trail has been included in the article "Beskid Niski - the most beautiful scenic trails". Would you like to learn about the others?
Beskid Niski - The Most Beautiful Scenic Trails
The trails in Beskid Niski are not too demanding, perfect for families with children and beginner hikers. ...
...as well as in the article "Beskid Niski - 4 trails for strollers":
Low Beskids - 4 Stroller-friendly Trails
For tourists who want to go hiking with a stroller in the Low Beskids, we recommend mainly the flat valleys of former Lemko villages. ...
Publish Date: 2020-07-21
More in the Region Beskid Niski (Mountain range of the Low Beskids (Beskid Niski))
Total Length 87 km
