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The Green Trail to Mała Rawka from Przełęcz Wyżniańska

Nearby: Ustrzyki Dolne

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Bieszczady (Bieszczady), Podkarpackie (Podkarpackie)

Medium - For young hikers, steep sections possible

straighten Distance	3.1km
timer Time	1h 48min
north_east Ascents	415m
south_east Descents	14m

Elevation Profile:

Route Map

The slope of the terrain
Route in the shade
Restaurant or bar nearby
Toilet along the route
No dogs allowed

The Green Trail to Mała Rawka from Przełęcz Wyżniańska is the shortest and most popular route leading to the summit of Mała Rawka, as well as Wielka Rawka and Krzemień / Kremenaros, which is the meeting point of three borders. You can find more information about the trails to Rawka here: [link to the website].

Przełęcz Wyżniańska - the shortest trail to Mała Rawka

The easiest and quickest way to reach Mała Rawka is from Przełęcz Wyżniańska in Brzegi Górne. There is a large (and paid) parking lot available. Additionally, there is a ticket office for the Bieszczady National Park (tickets and souvenirs) and toilets. From the pass, you have two trail options: to Połonina Caryńska or to Mała Rawka.

Parking at Przełęcz Wyżniańska, Brzegi Górne. View of Połonina Caryńska

Przełęcz Wyżniańska - Bacówka pod Małą Rawką

The first section of the trail is easy, enjoyable, and offers incredible views, which is quite rare! We describe it in detail here:

Easy

Trail to Bacówka pod Małą Rawka

After about 30 minutes, you will reach the mountain hut. You can make your first stop here (the climb will start soon!). We recommend saving a longer break (e.g. for delicious pancakes with berries) for the return journey from the summit.

Bacówka pod Małą Rawką - Mała Rawka

Now, on the other hand, you will encounter a path through the forest (on a hot day, it will be a shady oasis of coolness).

Green Trail to Mała Rawka - lower section

After an easy start, you will face a climb along the valley of a stream, sometimes quite steep, over roots and loose stones:

or stairs:

This section can be challenging for everyone - not just for little legs. Take frequent breaks and remember that it will get easier soon! It will become calmer before leaving the forest:

On the way to Mała Rawka - we will soon exit the forest!

After about an hour from leaving the mountain hut (1.5 hours from the start of the trail at the pass), you will emerge from the forest, and the first views will appear! First, you will see Połonina Caryńska, which has accompanied you from the beginning of the trail:

Trail to Mała Rawka - exiting the forest. View of Połonina Caryńska, photo by AP

...and soon, much wider panoramas!

Rawki, view from the summit towards "Bieszczadzki Worek": Bukowe Berdo, Krzemień, Szeroki Wierch, and Tarnica, photo by AP

Summit of Mała Rawka, 1272 m above sea level

After resting at the summit of Mała Rawka, you can either return the same way or... continue further!

At the summit of Mała Rawka, photo by AP

Look, Wielka Rawka is so close! It will be a very scenic walk along the ridge:

From Mała Rawka to Wielka Rawka - trail across the meadows; photo by AP

Wielka Rawka, Krzemieniec, and the Triple Border

In just about 20 minutes of walking along the yellow trail, you will reach the summit of Wielka Rawka:

Small and Big Rawka. All trails to Rawki

Rawki, or Big Rawka (1307 m above sea level) and Small Rawka (1272 m above sea level) are scenic peaks in the Bieszczady Mountains, famous for their beautiful meadows and panoramic views in all directions. How to get there and which trail to choose for Rawki? What can you see from Small Rawka and Big Rawka? ...

Wielka Rawka, summit 1307 m above sea level

Then, after another 45 minutes along the blue trail, you will reach an interesting place: the point where the Polish, Ukrainian, and Slovak borders meet on the summit of Krzemieniec (also known as Kremenaros).