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Kolochava villageloop, via Mount Darvaika

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18.5 kmLength
829 mAscent
825 mDescent
1 383 mMax. altitude
558 mMin. altitude

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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Kolochava
Hotel
Recreation Complex "Azhio" Mykulychyn Village
Cottage
Cottage "Yalivets" Kolochava
Near the finish · Kolochava
Hotel
Complex "Stare Selo" Mykulychyn
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About the trail

Route Kolochava village – Mount Darvaika – Kolochava village. Has green marking (local route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked local tourist route. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Length of the route — 18.5 km. Location: mountain range — Horgany, Zakarpattia region.

At a glance

A one-day loop route of 18.5 km with 829 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Kolochava village. Estimated walking time: about 6 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.

Route stages

  1. 0–7 kmClimb of 800 m to Mount Darvaika (1,502 m)
  2. 7–9 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,270–1,380 m
  3. 9–12 kmDescent of 530 m (down to 749 m)
  4. 12–18 kmGentle ups and downs at 570–750 m

Steepest kilometre: km 10–11, a descent of 250 m (≈25%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 6, 7 and 9. There are no springs between km 9 and 18 — carry at least 1.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter (Kolochava) (km 2). Places to stay near the start and finish: Kolochava.

When to go

Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.

Getting there

Start: Kolochava village. Most places to stay near the start are in Kolochava. This is a loop: it brings you back to the start.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

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 6, 7 and 9. There are no springs between km 9 and 18 — carry at least 1.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter (Kolochava) (km 2). Places to stay near the start and finish: Kolochava.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Mountain shelter (Kolochava)km 2.2 from the start · 280 m off the path · Not verified · 673 m
  2. Spring (Kolochava, 13)km 5.6 from the start · Weak flow · 1 196 m
  3. Spring (Nehrovets, 5)km 6.6 from the start · Not verified · 1 390 m
  4. Spring below Mount Yasnovets (2)km 7.6 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 1 340 m
  5. Spring below Mount Yasnovets (5)km 8.8 from the start · Has water · 1 315 m

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