Borki: Gorge, firs and trails to Szur

• The PTTK hiking trail LU-5610 y runs 3.9 km from Podklasztor through Borki to Szur.
• A yellow-marked route to Szur is about 4 km long and passes the chapel and the gorge in Borki.
• The black Nordic walking route from Krasnobród through Borki to Szur is 13.3 km long and takes about four hours.
• A wooden wayside chapel stands on the southern edge of Borki.

The PTTK lists hiking trail LU-5610 y as a route from Podklasztor through Borki to Szur. A yellow-marked hiking route to Szur is listed as about 4 km long; its description names the chapel and gorge in Borki as waypoints. The two figures are close in length, but emphasize different details: one gives the starting point and route sequence, while the other gives the trail marking and waypoints.

A longer route description covers the black Nordic walking route from Krasnobród through Borki and onward to Szur. This route is listed as 13.3 km and about four hours. That is a different scale from the roughly four-kilometre hiking trails mentioned above; the time estimate applies to the black route, not to a single stretch in Borki.

For the route through Borki to Szur, the route description gives two options for the return journey: take the same path or follow the green hiking trail to Krasnobród. The green trail from Szur to Krasnobród is listed as 5.5 km and about two hours. When planning, it is therefore worth keeping the start, destination and direction of each route in mind as well as its distance.

The gorge from Borki to Szur has a distinctive microclimate and is home to large firs. The route to Szur also passes through coniferous forest dominated by firs. The hiking trail from Borki in the direction of Szur runs through the Krasnobrodzki Park Krajobrazowy. The gorge, forest and protected landscape give the described routes a tangible connection to nature.

One route description also mentions a hill at an elevation of 277 m, followed by a winding stone path to Szur. These details help make the route easier to picture: along with the distance, the elevation point and the described path surface are details you can consider when planning your hike.

A wooden wayside chapel stands on the southern edge of Borki and is also mentioned as a waypoint in the description of the yellow-marked route to Szur. Nearby, in Szur, is the Szur Gallery. It is part of the Roztoczańskie Ekomuzeum “Świąteczna Kraina” route and features a painting exhibition.

The gallery’s literary garden offers herbal tea; check in advance whether it will be available during your visit. Meetings with artists at work and discussions about artworks and how they were created are also planned. If you would like to include such meetings in your plans, it is best to ask beforehand whether they will take place on your chosen date.

If you are looking for a hotel in Borki, the trails can serve as a practical point of reference when planning outings. Match each distance to its specific route: 3.9 km refers to the trail from Podklasztor through Borki to Szur, while 13.3 km refers to the black Nordic walking route from Krasnobród through Borki to Szur. For a return journey from Szur to Krasnobród, the green trail is listed as taking about two hours. This lets you compare distances, approximate durations and directions without treating different trails as the same hike.

How long are the hiking trails through Borki?

The PTTK trail from Podklasztor through Borki to Szur is 3.9 km long. A yellow-marked route is listed as about 4 km. The black Nordic walking route from Krasnobród through Borki to Szur covers 13.3 km and takes about four hours.

What can you expect on the way to Szur?

The route descriptions mention the gorge from Borki to Szur, a distinctive microclimate, large firs and coniferous forest. The trail passes through the Krasnobrodzki Park Krajobrazowy; one description also mentions a hill at an elevation of 277 m and a winding stone path to Szur.

What does the Szur Gallery offer?

The gallery in Szur features a painting exhibition and is part of the Roztoczańskie Ekomuzeum “Świąteczna Kraina” route. Herbal tea is offered in the literary garden; meetings with artists and discussions about artworks are also planned. Ask in advance whether these offerings will be available during your visit.

For the main travel overview: Krasnobród.