The Easiest Route to the Lookout Tower on Malnik in Muszyna
Nearby: Krynica-Zdr贸j| Distance | 3.3km |
|---|---|
| Time | 1h 31min |
| Ascents | 278m |
| Descents | 7m |
Elevation Profile:
stroller Route for a stroller with large wheels
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train Access by train possible
The easiest route to the new lookout tower on Malnik starts from Muszyna, going through country roads and meadows. Beautiful views await us not only at the tower but also along the way. This route is not marked, but with our help, you will surely reach your destination without any problems!
Starting the Route to the Lookout Tower in Muszyna
You can start your walk to the lookout tower on Malnik from any place in the town center: at the Muszyna-Zdr贸j train station (as shown on our map at the top of the article), near the Market Square, or at the parking lots by the bypass. First, follow the yellow trail signs on Ogrodowa Street.
We climb uphill until we reach this small parking area by the roadside:
Here we need to make a choice: do we follow the marked yellow trail (it will be steeper but quicker and shaded), or do we choose the easier, scenic, but slightly longer route by turning right.
Attention! After turning right, there are no more trail markings, but the path is so clear (without intersections and splits) that you definitely won't get lost!
Soon, the path will lead us to a scenic meadow, from where we can see Muszyna, the Poprad Valley, the castle towering above it, and the green hills of the S膮decki Beskids. It's worth stopping and looking back:
Views from the Road to the Tower on Malnik
The climb is made pleasant by views like these:
Road Split!
Basically, we follow the main road and don't worry about the paths branching off to the sides.
Pay attention to this spot: here, a road to the mountain settlement of Stad艂o branches off to the left from our route to the tower. We continue straight and still "uphill":
On the highest meadows, just below the forest hiding our destination, it's worth stopping for a moment (not only because there's a seasonal ice cream and waffle stand here!). The view from this picturesque spot is a great preview of what awaits us on the tower's viewing platform. In good visibility, we can already see the Tatra Mountains from here!
At the edge of the meadow, by the cross, we enter the forest. Here we meet the yellow trail signs again. In about 5 minutes, we will be at the foot of the tower.
Lookout Tower on Malnik above Muszyna
Here it is: the 40-meter lookout tower on Malnik. At its base, there are benches and tables, and a portable toilet nearby. On the viewing platform, the main attraction: views in all four directions!
More about the tower, what exactly we can see from its top, and other routes leading here are described in this article:
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With a Stroller to the Tower on Malnik?
Can we reach the lookout tower on Malnik above Muszyna with a baby stroller? It won't be as easy as a park walk because the elevation difference is significant, and the path is quite steep in places. However, if you're not afraid of such challenges, it will be possible to reach the tower this way. As you can see in the photos above, we first walk on asphalt, then on concrete slabs. The last section is a dirt road, but it's even and wide enough that, as long as there are no puddles and mud, a stroller with large wheels should manage. Good luck!
Returning to Muszyna
We can return to Muszyna from the tower on Malnik the same way: the descent will take about 45 minutes.
If we're in a hurry, we can also take a shorter route through the forest. This way will be quicker but also steeper. Instead of a wide road, we'll walk on a narrow forest path.
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The Shortest Route from Muszyna to the Observation Tower: Yellow Trail to Malnik
If we feel like a longer forest hike, we can continue on the yellow trail until it intersects with the blue signs under Grabami. Here we turn left and descend the blue trail to Powro藕nik. This walk, from the tower on Malnik to the train station in Powro藕nik, will take about 2 hours (6 km). From Powro藕nik to Muszyna, we can return by train or bus.
PS. We chose this route for our ranking "TOP 15: Easiest Mountain Trails for First Hikes with a Child". Discover them all!
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Publish Date: 2024-05-24
More in the Region Beskid S膮decki (Beskid S膮decki)
Total Length 190 km
