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Berezniky village — to Vovchyi village, via Mount Ivolove, Mount Stiy, Mount Zeneva

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28.5 kmLength
1 662 mAscent
1 670 mDescent
1 661 mMax. altitude
295 mMin. altitude
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About the trail

Route Berezniky village, via Mount Ivolove, Mount Stiy and Mount Zeneva to Vovchyi village. Along the route you will see: Mount Stii.

At a glance

A route of 28.5 km with 1,662 m of ascent from Berezniky village to Vovchyi village. Estimated walking time: about 10 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 300–380 m
  2. 4–15 kmClimb of 1,270 m to Mount Stii (1,681 m)
  3. 15–23 kmDescent of 1,130 m (down to 509 m)
  4. 23–29 kmGentle ups and downs at 290–510 m

Steepest kilometre: km 22–23, a descent of 240 m (≈24%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 17 and 28. There are no springs between km 0 and 17 — carry at least 3.5 l of water.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Lysychovo) (km 6), Hut on Polonyna Shchavyna (km 7), Shepherds' hut (Vovchyi) (km 8). Places to stay near the finish: Svalyava.

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–12, ≈5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  2. Day 2: km 12–29, ≈5 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible.

Getting there

Start: Berezniky village. This is a one-way route: the finish is 14 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 walking time: about 10 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 17 and 28. There are no springs between km 0 and 17 — carry at least 3.5 l of water.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Lysychovo) (km 6), Hut on Polonyna Shchavyna (km 7), Shepherds' hut (Vovchyi) (km 8). Places to stay near the finish: Svalyava.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Hut (Lysychovo)km 6.4 from the start · 160 m off the path · Not verified · 869 m
  2. Hut on Polonyna Shchavynakm 7.1 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 944 m
  3. Shepherds' hut (Vovchyi)km 7.6 from the start · 40 m off the path · Not verified · 948 m
  4. Spring below Mount Stiikm 16.3 from the start · 230 m off the path · Not verified · 1 257 m
  5. Captured spring (Vovchyi)km 27.9 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 296 m

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