Dubyna village — to Tukhlia village, via Kamianka Waterfall, Mount Lopata, Mount Matahiv
Unmarked trailmore
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 Dubyna village, via Kamianka Waterfall, Mount Lopata and Mount Matahiv to Tukhlia village. Along the route you will see: Kamianka waterfall, Lake Zhuravlyne (Dead Lake), Mount Lopata.
At a glance
A route of 38.8 km with 1,698 m of ascent from Dubyna village to Tukhlia village. Estimated walking time: about 12.5 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
- 0–18 kmClimb of 820 m to Mount Mutna (1,260 m)
- 18–26 kmGentle ups and downs at 930–1,220 m
- 26–27 kmClimb of 230 m (up to 1,162 m)
- 27–32 kmDescent of 550 m (down to 616 m)
- 32–39 kmGentle ups and downs at 520–620 m
Steepest kilometre: km 26–27, a climb of 260 m (≈23%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 3, 6, 15, 19, 23, 29 and 37. There are no springs between km 6 and 15 — carry at least 2 l of water.
Places to stay near the start: Skole; near the finish: Slavske.
A possible split into days:
- Day 1: km 0–18, ≈6.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
- Day 2: km 18–39, ≈6 h — finish
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Dubyna village. Most places to stay near the start are in Skole. This is a one-way route: the finish is 16 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 12.5 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 3, 6, 15, 19, 23, 29 and 37. There are no springs between km 6 and 15 — carry at least 2 l of water.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Places to stay near the start: Skole; near the finish: Slavske.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring (Dubyna, 4)km 2.4 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 495 m
- Spring (Kamianka, 3)km 5.1 from the start · Not verified · 568 m
- Yanko's Wellkm 5.5 from the start · Not verified · 592 m
- Spring (Kamianka, 5)km 5.9 from the start · Not verified · 575 m
- Spring below Mount Lopata (3)km 14.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 159 m
- Spring (Sukil)km 17.8 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 1 183 m
- Spring (Sukil, 2)km 18.6 from the start · Not verified · 1 190 m
- Spring (Lybokhora, 2)km 21.4 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 1 174 m
- Spring (Lybokhora)km 26.5 from the start · Not verified · 1 049 m
- Ivan Franko's Wellkm 34.5 from the start · 240 m off the path · Not verified · 539 m
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What to see on the trail
Kamianka waterfallaltitude 427 m"Kamianka Waterfall or Kamianka Waterfall is the most famous waterfall located on the mountain river of the same name near the village of Dubyna,...
Lake Zhuravlyne (Dead Lake)altitude 599 mThere is one mysterious place in the Skole Beskydy National Nature Park - Zhuravlyne Lake, also called Dead Lake.
Mount Lopataaltitude 1 211 mThe mountain is located on the Zelemyanka ridge at a distance of 8 km south of the town of Skole.Trails nearby
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