E3 in Poland

Route

The E3 route in Poland consists of two sections: the Sudetes and the Carpathians. The Sudetes are mountains with beautiful landscapes, perfect for long hikes along countless ridges. Beautifully situated towns boast a long and rich history, stylish spas and monuments.

The Carpathians are one of the most attractive and most visited tourist regions in Poland. The anthropogenic qualities of the Carpathians are different than those of the Sudetes. There are fewer historic towns, castles and medieval buildings, more wooden folk architecture and authentic folklore. Only in the Carpathians you can still find folk costumes worn every day. The Carpathians are used more for agriculture. The fragmentation of farms is expressed in the landscape by a picturesque patchwork of fields.

Starting Point

Jakuszyce (Sudetes)

Chyżne (Carpathians)

End Point

Boboszów (Sudetes)
Barwinek (Carpathians)

Which cities and towns does the E-path pass through

Sudetes:
BoboszówMiędzylesieJodłówNowa MorawaStary Gierałtów – Lądek – Zdrój – Bardo – Zagórze ŚląskieWałbrzych – Szczawno – Zdrój – BoguszówGorceCzarny BórKamienna Góra – Pisarzowice – TrzcińskoPilchowice – Jakuszyce

Carpathians:
ChyżneChochołówPoroninBukowina TatrzańskaCzarna GóraNiedzicaSromowce NiżneKrościenko nad DunajcemKrynica ZdrójBarwinek

Length

About 300 km (Sudets)
About 160 km (Carpathians)

Ground path of the E-path

The color of the Sudetes trail is blue (connecting trails – green and yellow)
The color of the Carpathians trail is red (the main Beskid trail)

Responsible organisation

The PTTK branches are responsible for marking the trails.

Publications

naszesudety.pl/wydawnictwa.html

www.konwencjakarpacka.org.pl/publikacje

Marking system

The trail is marked by PTTK branches. It is done by qualified people in accordance with the instructions for marking the trails.

Crossing other E-paths

E-3 with E-8

Practical

Accomodation
Hotels and guesthouses (or places to rest for tents during the holiday season) can be found at least every 10 – 20 km. They are available all year round.

Gear
Apart from the standard equipment of a mountain tourist, you do not need any special equipment.

Links

sudety.travel.pl/

dolnyslask.travel/sudety/

www.pttk.jgora.pl/

www.schroniska-pttk.com.pl/

References

www.poland.travel/en/regions

www.pngs.com.pl/index_gb.html

kpnmab.pl/en/lang