1662 km railway halt — to Volovets, via Mount Stiy, Mount Velykyi Verkh
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It may be partly marked. Unmarked trails have no information boards, signposts or auxiliary signs (water, campsite, etc.). The decision to walk the trail is entirely your own responsibility.
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About the trail
Route 1662 km railway halt, via Mount Stiy and Mount Velykyi Verkh to Volovets. Along the route you will see: Mount Stii, Mount Veliky Verkh, Holy Ascension Church, Volovets.
At a glance
A one-day route of 23.5 km with 1,479 m of ascent from 1662 km railway halt to Volovets. Estimated walking time: about 8.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–10 kmClimb of 1,230 m to Mount Stii (1,681 m)
- 10–14 kmAlong the ridge at 1,460–1,640 m
- 14–24 kmDescent of 1,050 m to Volovets
Steepest kilometre: km 1–2, a climb of 290 m (≈28%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 3, 6, 8, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18 and 20. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Places to stay near the finish: Volovets.
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 4 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.
Getting there
Start: 1662 km railway halt. This is a one-way route: the finish is 10 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 8.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0, 3, 6, 8, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18 and 20. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Places to stay near the finish: Volovets.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring (Hankovytsia, 3)km 0.2 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 407 m
- Spring (Vovchyi, 6)km 3 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 949 m
- Spring (Vovchyi, 7)km 5.6 from the start · 270 m off the path · Weak flow · 1 154 m
- Spring below Mount Stiikm 8 from the start · 240 m off the path · Not verified · 1 257 m
- Spring below Mount Stii (4)km 11.3 from the start · 300 m off the path · Not verified · 1 320 m
- Spring below Mount Biletskyi Verkhkm 11.8 from the start · 290 m off the path · Not verified · 1 337 m
- Spring below Mount Velykyi Verkh (3)km 14 from the start · 210 m off the path · Not verified · 1 425 m
- Spring below Mount Velykyi Verkh (2)km 15.1 from the start · 280 m off the path · Not verified · 1 235 m
- Spring (Huklyvyi, 9)km 16.8 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 1 183 m
- Spring (Huklyvyi, 7)km 17.9 from the start · 230 m off the path · Not verified · 1 033 m
- Spring (Huklyvyi, 12)km 19.7 from the start · Not verified · 831 m
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What to see on the trail
Mount Stiialtitude 1 681 mStiy (also known as Stoy) is the highest peak of the Polonyna Borzhava mountain range on the Polonyna ridge (Polonyna Beskyd), located in the inner...
Mount Veliky Verkhaltitude 1 598 mMount Velykyi Verkh is a 1,598-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located within the Borzhava Polonyna.
Holy Ascension Church, Volovetsaltitude 519 mThe Orthodox community in Volovets and Kanora was founded in 1925 by Father Lev Tyblevych, an emigrant from Russia (or possibly Ukraine, since he...Trails nearby
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