Bystrets village — Mount Shpytsi, via Maryshevska polonyna
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About the trail
Route Bystrets village – Maryshevska polonyna – Mount Shpytsi. Has green marking (local routes). Along the route you will see: Mount Gomul, Mount Shpytsi, Polonyna Gadzhina, Mount Rebra.
At a glance
A one-day route of 12.4 km with 1,671 m of ascent from Bystrets village to Mount Shpytsi. Estimated walking time: about 6 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–5 kmGentle ups and downs at 790–930 m
- 5–12 kmClimb of 980 m to Mount Shpytsi (1,863 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 10–11, a climb of 270 m (≈27%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 5 and 8.
Places to stay near the start: Verkhovyna; near the finish: Vorokhta.
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: Bystrets village. Most places to stay near the start are in Verkhovyna. This is a one-way route: the finish is 9 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 6 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 5 and 8.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Places to stay near the start: Verkhovyna; near the finish: Vorokhta.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring (Bystrets, 3)km 5.4 from the start · Not verified · 933 m
- Spring below Mount Homul (5)km 8.2 from the start · Not verified · 1 349 m
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What to see on the trail
Mount Gomulaltitude 1 788 mGomul (also known by another name - Khomul) is a 1788-meter peak in the Ukrainian Carpathians, which is located in the Carpathian National Nature...
Mount Shpytsialtitude 1 863 mShpytsi is a mountain of the Ukrainian Carpathians, 1863 m high, which lies on the territory of Verkhovyna district of Ivano-Frankivsk region.
Polonyna Gadzhinaaltitude 771 mIt seemed that the Chornohora massif was literally crowded with people, but sometimes you can come across places that either locals or tourists who...
Mount Rebraaltitude 2 001 mMount Rebra, with a height of 2001 meters, is located in the central part of the Chornohora ridge.Trails nearby
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