Kostylivka village – Berlebashka polonyna
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About the trail
Route Kostylivka village – Berlebashka polonyna. Has yellow marking (short routes, connecting paths, shortcuts).
At a glance
A one-day route of 12.6 km with 2,085 m of ascent from Kostylivka village to Berlebashka polonyna. Estimated walking time: about 6.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–4 kmClimb of 560 m (up to 973 m)
- 4–9 kmGentle ups and downs at 970–1,100 m
- 9–13 kmClimb of 300 m to Hut below Mount Berlebashka
Steepest kilometre: km 1–2, a climb of 270 m (≈27%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 4 and 6.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Berlabashka (km 11), Hut below Mount Berlebashka (km 12). Places to stay near the start and finish: Rakhiv.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Kostylivka village. Most places to stay near the start are in Rakhiv. 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.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 6.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 4 and 6.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Berlabashka (km 11), Hut below Mount Berlebashka (km 12). Places to stay near the start and finish: Rakhiv.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring (Kostylivka, 3)km 3.9 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 984 m
- Spring (Kruhlyi, 5)km 5.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 035 m
- Hut on Polonyna Berlabashkakm 11.5 from the start · Not verified · 1 301 m
- Hut below Mount Berlebashkakm 12 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 1 359 m
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