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Kamianka village — to Krushelnytsia village, via Mount Lopata, Skole, Mount Parashka

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51.1 kmLength
2 122 mAscent
2 343 mDescent
1 236 mMax. altitude
388 mMin. altitude
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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Skole
Hotel
Соната Карпат
from 1,000 UAH per night
Hotel
ZWIN Apartments
from 1,650 UAH per night
Hotel
Art D`eco
from 1,320 UAH per night
Hotel
Гірка
from 1,440 UAH per night
Hotel
Заринок
from 1,100 UAH per night
Hotel
Еко-люкс
from 1,210 UAH per night
Near the finish · Skole
Cottage
Гуркало
from 5,400 UAH per night
Homestead
Guest House "Pisnya Karpat" Dubyna
from 2,500 UAH per night
Motel
Вікінг-Карпати
from 1,600 UAH per night
Cottage
Котедж "У Романа" Дубина
Cottage
Cottage "Ksenija" Ksenija cottage
Cottage
Eco-Cottages "Beskydy"
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About the trail

Route Kamianka village, via Mount Lopata, Skole and Mount Parashka to Krushelnytsia village. Along the route you will see: Mount Lopata, Skole Beskydy National Nature Park, Gredl Palace, Skole, Mount Parashka, Krushelnytskyi waterfall.

At a glance

A multi-day route of 51.1 km with 2,122 m of ascent from Kamianka village to Krushelnytsia village. Estimated time: 2 days of 7–10 h of walking (about 16.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–6 kmClimb of 590 m to Mount Lopata (1,211 m)
  2. 6–15 kmDescent of 730 m to Hut
  3. 15–26 kmClimb of 760 m to Mount Parashka (1,268 m)
  4. 26–32 kmDescent of 600 m (down to 607 m)
  5. 32–51 kmGentle ups and downs at 390–850 m

Steepest kilometre: km 19–20, a climb of 240 m (≈22%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 6, 12, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25 and 51. There are no springs between km 25 and 51 — carry at least 4 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Skole) (km 15), Mountain shelter below Mount Parashka (km 25). Places to stay near the start and finish: Skole.

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–25, ≈9 h — overnight: Mountain shelter below Mount Parashka (hut)
  2. Day 2: km 25–51, ≈7 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: Kamianka village. Most places to stay near the start are in Skole. 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.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated time: 2 days of 7–10 h of walking (about 16.5 h in total, not counting stops).
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 6, 12, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25 and 51. There are no springs between km 25 and 51 — carry at least 4 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Skole) (km 15), Mountain shelter below Mount Parashka (km 25). Places to stay near the start and finish: Skole. Possible overnight stops: Mountain shelter below Mount Parashka (km 25).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Mount Lopata (3)km 5.1 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 1 159 m
  2. Spring below Mount Lopata (2)km 5.8 from the start · Not verified · 1 059 m
  3. Spring (Skole, 13)km 10.7 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 630 m
  4. Spring (Skole, 9)km 12.4 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 445 m
  5. Hut (Skole)km 14 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 489 m
  6. Mineral spring “Naftusia” (2)km 14.1 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 463 m
  7. Spring (Skole, 3)km 16.7 from the start · Dried up · 880 m
  8. Spring (Skole)km 18.7 from the start · Weak flow · 1 083 m

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What to see on the trail

Mount LopataMount Lopataaltitude 1 211 mThe mountain is located on the Zelemyanka ridge at a distance of 8 km south of the town of Skole.Skole Beskydy National Nature ParkSkole Beskydy National Nature Parkaltitude 439 mSkole Beskydy is a land of rugged, majestic mountains that proudly stretch over 35 thousand hectares.Gredl Palace, SkoleGredl Palace, Skolealtitude 439 mCaptivates with its sacred architecture Gredl Palace. The park is now home to rare species of trees that are under special protection, including:...Mount ParashkaMount Parashkaaltitude 1 268 mParashka (also known as Paraska) is the highest mountain of the eponymous ridge located in the Skole Beskydy.Krushelnytskyi waterfallKrushelnytskyi waterfallaltitude 425 mThe real decoration of the mighty Carpathian Mountains is its numerous picturesque waterfalls.

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