Izky village – Mount Zhyd-Mahura (yellow trail)
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Izky village – Mount Zhyd-Mahura (yellow trail). Has yellow marking (local route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked local tourist route. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. The length of the route is 8.5 km. Location: mountain range — Vododіlnyi Ridge, Zakarpattia region.
At a glance
A one-day route of 8.5 km with 944 m of ascent from Izky village to Mount Zhyd-Mahura (yellow trail). Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–8.5 kmClimb of 900 m to Mount Zhid-Magura (1,517 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 6–7, a climb of 240 m (≈24%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 8.
Places to stay near the start: Izky; near the finish: Pylypets.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Izky village. Most places to stay near the start are in Izky. This is a one-way route: the finish is 7 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 3.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 8.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Places to stay near the start: Izky; near the finish: Pylypets.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Mount Zhyd–Mahurakm 8 from the start · 270 m off the path · Not verified · 1 292 m
Wildlife along the route
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Based on naturalists’ records nearby (GBIF, iNaturalist), matched by altitude, habitat and season. Sightings are not guaranteed.
Before you go, check the border-regime restrictions: Border Guard permit for mountain hikes (in Ukrainian)
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Wildlife parks & animal farmsKelechyn Eco Park, KelechynKelechyn5.3 km from the trailKelechyn Eco Park is a small petting park in the village of Kelechyn in Zakarpattia, on the road from Mizhhiria towards Volovets.
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