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Gurkalo waterfall

Skole, Lviv region, Ukraine
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Gurkal, located on the Velyka Richka River, has a very eloquent name! You can't argue with it, especially when the snow begins to melt in the mountains - at this time, any waterfall in the Carpathians can only envy the power of Gurkal. At this time, the entire area around the waterfall is filled with the "roar" of violent spring streams falling from a 5-meter height...

Gurkalo is located in Skole district (Lviv region), not far from the village of Korchyn. However, you can usually get there only on foot (except in very dry summers). The dirt road leading to the fountain crosses streams in several places in small valleys, making it almost impossible to drive. And after the rain, it's even more impossible to drive here.

The waterfall is located on the territory of the Skole Beskydy National Nature Park. It consists of only one cascade, which is divided by a rocky ledge into 2 streams: a larger and a smaller one. The latter, by the way, almost completely disappears in dry summers. Under the waterfall there is a water boiler, about 10 meters in diameter and up to 2 meters deep.

Not far from Gurkal, there are several cozy glades with plenty of places to spend the night or just relax on a nice day. There are places to pitch tents, make a fire, and plenty of clean Carpathian water.

It is worth noting that above the waterfall itself there are several small rifts that locals consider a separate waterfall and call it Small Gurkal.

The easiest way to get to Gurkal is from the village of Korchyn. The distance, which is about 6 km, can be covered in 2-2.5 hours at a slow pace. Do not be afraid that you will get lost on the way, because there is a marked route from the village to the hydrological architectural monument.

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Wildlife nearby

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Heatherfruit nowIn season nowHeatherCalluna vulgarisA low evergreen shrub with lilac flowers that blooms at the end of summer. It grows on acidic poor soils.
European beechEuropean beechFagus sylvaticaA tree with light gray smooth bark that forms the Carpathian primeval forests — a UNESCO World Heritage site. It grows up to a height of about 1400 m.
Yarrowin seasonIn season nowYarrowAchillea millefoliumWhite clusters of small flower heads and feathery leaves on every meadow — from the village to the polonyna. Blooms from June to September.
Black woodpeckerIn season nowBlack woodpeckerDryocopus martiusThe largest woodpecker in Europe, black with a red cap. Its large cavities are later inhabited by owls, pigeons, and bats.
Yellow-bellied toadRed Data Book of UkraineYellow-bellied toadBombina variegataA small gray toad with a bright yellow belly lives in the puddles of forest roads in the Carpathians. It is a vulnerable species listed in the Red Data Book of Ukraine.
White-throated dipperIn season nowWhite-throated dipperCinclus cinclusA bird of mountain streams with a white 'bib' that dives and runs along the bottom against the current. It can be seen all year round.

Based on naturalists’ records nearby (GBIF, iNaturalist), matched by altitude, habitat and season. Sightings are not guaranteed.

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Places to stay nearby

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KORCHYN GARDEN CHALETCottageKORCHYN GARDEN CHALETSkole4 km from Gurkalo waterfallHot tubJacuzziBBQNearby: Gurkalo waterfall 4.0 kmMt Parashka 8.5 km4 trailsfrom 5 750 UAH per nightHurkaloCottageHurkaloSkole4.2 km from Gurkalo waterfallHot tubPoolSaunaNearby: Gurkalo waterfall 4.2 kmLake Zhuravlyne 7.2 km5 trailsfrom 5 520 UAH per nightFainy HazdySadybaFainy HazdySkole5.8 km from Gurkalo waterfallFireplaceKitchenParkingNearby: Gredl Palace 1.8 kmKamianka waterfall 4.2 km29 trailsArt D`ecoHotelArt D`ecoSkole5.9 km from Gurkalo waterfallBBQParkingWi‑FiNearby: Gredl Palace 2.8 kmKamianka waterfall 3.3 km30 trailsfrom 1 320 UAH per nightZWIN ApartmentsHotelZWIN ApartmentsSkole6.1 km from Gurkalo waterfallBBQParkingWi‑FiNearby: Kamianka waterfall 3.1 kmLake Zhuravlyne 3.6 km30 trailsfrom 1 650 UAH per nightSonata KarpatHotelSonata KarpatSkole6.1 km from Gurkalo waterfallHot tubPoolBBQNearby: Kamianka waterfall 3.1 kmLake Zhuravlyne 3.6 km30 trailsfrom 1 000 UAH per night

Trails nearby

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Skole, via Mount Parashka, Hurkalo Waterfall and Korchyn village to Verkhnie Synovydne villageHardMulti-daySkole to Verkhnie Synovydne villagevia Mount Parashka, Hurkalo Waterfall +1Elevation profile387–1 268 m27.7 kmascent 973 m≈ 9 h walkingunder 1 km from Gurkalo waterfallKorchyn village – Hurkalo WaterfallEasyOne-dayMarkedKorchyn village Hurkalo WaterfallElevation profile399–519 m6.2 kmascent 138 m≈ 2 h walkingunder 1 km from Gurkalo waterfallSkole, via Mount Parashka and Hurkalo Waterfall to Korchyn villageHardTwo-dayMarkedSkole to Korchyn villagevia Mount Parashka, Hurkalo WaterfallElevation profile399–1 268 m21.9 kmascent 966 m≈ 7.5 h walkingunder 1 km from Gurkalo waterfall

Nearby attractions

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Craft nearby

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U Dvori Ethno Complex, PidhorodtsiEthno parks & homesteadsU Dvori Ethno Complex, PidhorodtsiPidhorodtsi8.6 km from Gurkalo waterfallU Dvori ethno complex is a family homestead in the village of Pidhorodtsi near Skole, set on a hill above the Stryi river valley a few kilometres from the Tustan rock...Zolota Forel restaurant, KorostivKoliby & Hutsul cuisineZolota Forel restaurant, KorostivKorostiv8.9 km from Gurkalo waterfallZolota Forel (“Golden Trout”) is a restaurant and hotel complex in the village of Korostiv near Skole, right beside the Kyiv–Chop highway.Khata Sviata Restaurant, HrebenivKoliby & Hutsul cuisineKhata Sviata Restaurant, HrebenivHrebeniv10 km from Gurkalo waterfallKhata Sviata restaurant is a small timber restaurant in the village of Hrebeniv between Skole and Slavske, serving Boyko cooking in a modern way but with respect for...BoyYe Boyko Culture Festival, UrychEthno tours & guidesBoyYe Boyko Culture Festival, UrychUrych12 km from Gurkalo waterfallBoyYe is a festival of Boyko culture launched by the Tustan State Historical and Cultural Reserve in the village of Urych.Khata u Hlubokim Local History Centre, UrychCrafts & workshopsKhata u Hlubokim Local History Centre, UrychUrych12 km from Gurkalo waterfallKhata u Hlubokim (“the House in Hlyboke”) is an old Boyko house in Urych that the Tustan State Historical and Cultural Reserve has turned into a local history centre.Decorum Art Shop, SkhidnytsiaCraft shopsDecorum Art Shop, SkhidnytsiaSkhidnytsia18 km from Gurkalo waterfallDecorum is a small art shop in the very heart of Skhidnytsia, on Zolota Bania Street close to the central pump rooms and the resort's promenade.