Komen tract – Mount Vykhid
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Komen tract – Mount Vykhid. 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 6.3 km. Location: mountain range — Marmarosy, Zakarpattia region.
At a glance
A short route of 6.3 km with 629 m of ascent from Komen tract to Mount Vykhid. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–6.5 kmClimb of 620 m to Mount Vykhid (1,471 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 2–3, a climb of 170 m (≈17%), near Hut at Medvezhenka.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 1.5 and 6.5.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut at Medvezhenka (km 3).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Komen tract. This is a one-way route: the finish is 4 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 2.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 1.5 and 6.5.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut at Medvezhenka (km 3).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring (Luhy, 12)km 1.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 025 m
- Hut at Medvezhenkakm 3.2 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 1 221 m
- Spring on Polonyna "Shchavnyk" (2)km 6.3 from the start · 250 m off the path · Not verified · 1 371 m
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