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1662 km railway station — to Mizhhiria, via Mount Stiy, Mount Hemba, Mount Zhyd-Mahura

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54.2 kmLength
2 497 mAscent
2 415 mDescent
1 672 mMax. altitude
372 mMin. altitude
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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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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Volovets
Hotel
Шале Ведмеже
from 2,200 UAH per night
Cottage
Біля лісу
from 6,600 UAH per night
Hotel
Forest House
from 4,200 UAH per night
Sanatorium
Квелле Поляна
from 1,560 UAH per night
Hotel
WoodDream
from 800 UAH per night
Hotel
Family Green
from 3,080 UAH per night
Near the finish · Mizhhiria
Hotel
Міні-готель "Фріч" Міжгір'я
Ski resort
Гірськолижні витяги і траси "Міжгір'я"
Hotel
Health and Wellness Complex "Zhyva Voda" Mykhyliya (pool, sauna, hot tub, salt room)
Homestead
Homestead "Vidpochyn"
Hotel
Recreation Complex "Lisny" Mykulychyn
Hotel
Hotel Complex "Turyst" Mykulychyn
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About the trail

Route 1662 km railway station, via Mount Stiy, Mount Hemba and Mount Zhyd-Mahura to Mizhhiria. Along the route you will see: Mount Stii, Mount Veliky Verkh, Mount Gemba, Mount Zhid-Magura, Polonyna-Kuk, Church of Peter and Paul, Mizhhiria.

At a glance

A multi-day route of 54.2 km with 2,497 m of ascent from 1662 km railway station to Mizhhiria. Estimated time: 3 days of 5–6 h of walking (about 17.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–10 kmClimb of 1,090 m (up to 1,471 m)
  2. 10–13 kmDescent of 250 m (down to 1,219 m)
  3. 13–16 kmClimb of 440 m to Mount Stii (1,681 m)
  4. 16–48 kmGentle ups and downs at 920–1,670 m, past Mount Gemba, Mount Zhid-Magura, Mount Hrab, Mount Kychera
  5. 48–54 kmDescent of 690 m to Mizhhiria

Steepest kilometre: km 1–2, a climb of 270 m (≈26%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 4, 6, 8, 12, 18, 26, 27, 29 and 31 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Mizhhiria) (km 52). Places to stay near the finish: Mizhhiria.

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–14, ≈6 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  2. Day 2: km 14–35, ≈6 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  3. Day 3: km 35–54, ≈6 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 3 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: 1662 km railway station. This is a one-way route: the finish is 33 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated time: 3 days of 5–6 h of walking (about 17.5 h in total, not counting stops).
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 4, 6, 8, 12, 18, 26, 27, 29 and 31 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Mizhhiria) (km 52). Places to stay near the finish: Mizhhiria.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring (Hankovytsia, 3)km 0.3 from the start · Not verified · 407 m
  2. Spring (Vovchyi, 6)km 3.4 from the start · Not verified · 949 m
  3. Spring (Vovchyi, 7)km 5.9 from the start · 290 m off the path · Weak flow · 1 154 m
  4. Spring below Mount Stiikm 7.9 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 1 257 m
  5. Spring below Mount Stii (2)km 11.1 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 1 308 m
  6. Spring (Vovchyi, 9)km 11.9 from the start · Not verified · 1 186 m
  7. Spring below Mount Stii (4)km 16.9 from the start · 290 m off the path · Not verified · 1 320 m
  8. Spring below Mount Zhyd–Mahura (4)km 24.4 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 1 415 m

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What to see on the trail

Mount StiiMount 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 VerkhMount Veliky Verkhaltitude 1 598 mMount Velykyi Verkh is a 1,598-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located within the Borzhava Polonyna.Mount GembaMount Gembaaltitude 1 491 mHemba (also known as Hymba) is a very popular mountain in the Ukrainian Carpathians, located on the border of two districts of the Zakarpattia...Mount Zhid-MaguraMount Zhid-Maguraaltitude 1 517 mZhyd-Magura (also called Magura-Zhyd) is a 1517-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, which is located within the popular tourist destination,...Polonyna-KukPolonyna-Kukaltitude 1 189 mVery beautiful scenery, there is a spring and places to spend the night with a tent down the road to Mount Cook.Church of Peter and Paul, MizhhiriaChurch of Peter and Paul, Mizhhiriaaltitude 440 mBuilt in the mid-thirties of the last century, the Church of Peter and Paul has been radically renovated in recent years thanks to the efforts of...

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