Mythical Bies

Route Description

- Start from the quarry in Bóbrka. - The first half of the route involves relatively easy running through the major attractions of this part of the Bieszczady, namely the water dams in Myczkowce and Solina. - The first stage concludes with completing a half marathon and reaching the checkpoint in Polańczyk. - With every kilometer, we ascend higher into the Bieszczady Mountains. Along the way, we check in at the Górzanka checkpoint. - On the way to the Łopienka checkpoint, we encounter the peak of Korbania. - From there, it's just more mountains and long, spectacular ascents. We start with Łopiennik (after which we check in at the Cisna checkpoint), pass through Wołosań, Hyrlata, Jasło, Dziurkowiec, and Przełęcz Orłowicza.
The route is very intuitive, designed so that you will almost feel like you are touching the history and legends of beings from other worlds. Who knows, maybe at some point, you will encounter Leszy, Czuchajstr, or even Sân on your path? You will undoubtedly experience a lot of kindness and warmth at the refreshment points. Wonderful teams of volunteers will be waiting for you there, always ready not only to provide food and drinks but also to offer words of encouragement to keep you going!The Mythical Bies route is full of challenges. You will encounter demanding ascents and steep descents, which you will conquer with your endurance and determination. And when you are close to the finish line, the feeling of accomplishment and pride in overcoming this demanding route will fill your heart. Unforgettable experiences, incredible landscapes, and proximity to mythical stories - all of this awaits you on the Mythical Bies route. Join us on this exceptional journey that will forever be etched in your memory. Sign up today for the Mythical Bies challenge and join the brave souls ready to fight for the status of being a Mythical Ultra Runner!

*Qualifying points

Covering 130 km through the Bieszczady Mountains is no small feat, which is why we've implemented a minimum scoring criterion to assess your readiness for this challenge.
This criterion is established with your ultimate success in mind! We want everyone who decides to face the Mythical Bieszczady to have the necessary experience to reach the finish line of this 130-kilometer trail.
The time limit for the Mythical Bieszczady is 29 hours, equivalent to 379 points on the RateMyTrail.com platform, which we will use for verification (you can already check your profile status on ratemytrail.com).
For those who meet these criteria, unforgettable moments await on the trail, surrounded by fellow mountain enthusiasts, breathtaking views, and the extraordinary atmosphere of the Bieszczady Mountains. It's going to be a unique adventure!

And if you haven't reached the 379-point threshold yet, there's no need to worry. Let this be an inspiration to work on your fitness and experience. We know this trail is a challenge, but it's undoubtedly a valuable, satisfying endeavor well worth the effort to find yourself on it one day.