Krasnyk village — to Zaroslyak base, via Mount Shpytsi, Lake Nesamovyte, Mount Hoverla
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It may be partly marked. Unmarked trails have no information boards, signposts or auxiliary signs (water, campsite, etc.). The decision to walk the trail is entirely your own responsibility.
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About the trail
Route Krasnyk village, via Mount Shpytsi, Lake Nesamovyte and Mount Hoverla to Zaroslyak base. Along the route you will see: Museum of mushrooms, Iltsi, Polonyna Gadzhina, Mount Shpytsi, Mount Rebra, High-mountainous Lake Nesamovite (1750 m.a.s.l., Chornohora ridge), Mount Turkul and 4 more.
At a glance
A multi-day route of 35.2 km with 2,747 m of ascent from Krasnyk village to Zaroslyak base. Estimated time: 2 days of 6–7 h of walking (about 13.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–11 kmClimb of 880 m to Mount Kostrych (1,544 m)
- 11–16 kmDescent of 620 m (down to 903 m)
- 16–25 kmClimb of 1,010 m (up to 1,915 m)
- 25–32 kmAlong the ridge at 1,720–2,020 m, past Mount Turkul, Mount Dantsizh, Mount Pozhyzhevska, Mount Breskul
- 32–35 kmDescent of 730 m to Zaroslyak base
Steepest kilometre: km 32–33, a descent of 380 m (≈37%), near Mount Hoverla.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 10, 12, 20, 23, 26, 29, 31, 33 and 35. There are no springs between km 0 and 10 — carry at least 2.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Psarivka (km 14), Hut (Dzembronia, 2) (km 18), Hut (Dzembronia) (km 18), Hut on Polonyna Hadzhyna (km 19). Places to stay near the start: Verkhovyna; near the finish: Vorokhta.
A possible split into days:
- Day 1: km 0–18, ≈6.5 h — overnight: Hut (Dzembronia, 2) (hut)
- Day 2: km 18–35, ≈6.5 h — finish
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 12 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.
Getting there
Start: Krasnyk village. Most places to stay near the start are in Verkhovyna. This is a one-way route: the finish is 17 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated time: 2 days of 6–7 h of walking (about 13.5 h in total, not counting stops).
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 10, 12, 20, 23, 26, 29, 31, 33 and 35. There are no springs between km 0 and 10 — carry at least 2.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Psarivka (km 14), Hut (Dzembronia, 2) (km 18), Hut (Dzembronia) (km 18), Hut on Polonyna Hadzhyna (km 19). Places to stay near the start: Verkhovyna; near the finish: Vorokhta. Possible overnight stops: Hut (Dzembronia, 2) (km 18).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring (Kryvopillia, 23)km 9.6 from the start · Not verified · 1 484 m
- Spring (Kryvopillia, 16)km 11.6 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 1 416 m
- Hut on Polonyna Psarivkakm 13.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 248 m
- Hut (Dzembronia, 2)km 17.6 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 1 097 m
- Hut (Dzembronia)km 17.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 099 m
- Hut on Polonyna Hadzhynakm 19.1 from the start · 270 m off the path · Not verified · 1 211 m
- Dovbush's Wellkm 19.8 from the start · Not verified · 1 315 m
- Spring on Polonyna Hadzhyna (2)km 22.6 from the start · Not verified · 1 629 m
- Spring below Mount Turkul (5)km 25.2 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 1 745 m
- Spring below Mount Pozhyzhevskakm 28.5 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 1 708 m
- Spring below Mount Breskul (4)km 30.2 from the start · 210 m off the path · Not verified · 1 778 m
- Spring below Mount Breskul (6)km 32.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 599 m
- Spring below Mount Breskul (7)km 32.5 from the start · Not verified · 1 514 m
- Spring below Mount Velyka Kozmeska (9)km 34.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 293 m
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What to see on the trail
Museum of mushrooms, Iltsialtitude 813 mThe Mushroom Museum opens its doors to the fabulous and amazing world of mushrooms and forests.
Polonyna Gadzhinaaltitude 771 mIt seemed that the Chornohora massif was literally crowded with people, but sometimes you can come across places that either locals or tourists who...
Mount Shpytsialtitude 1 863 mShpytsi is a mountain of the Ukrainian Carpathians, 1863 m high, which lies on the territory of Verkhovyna district of Ivano-Frankivsk region.
Mount Rebraaltitude 2 001 mMount Rebra, with a height of 2001 meters, is located in the central part of the Chornohora ridge.
High-mountainous Lake Nesamovite (1750 m.a.s.l., Chornohora ridge)altitude 1 750 mNesamovyte is one of the highest lakes in the Ukrainian Carpathians (1750 m above sea level).
Mount Turkulaltitude 1 933 mTurkul, 1933 meters high, is one of the peaks of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the Chornohora mountain range.
Mount Dantsizhaltitude 1 850 mDantsizh (also known as Danzer) is a peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, 1850 meters high. The mountain is located on the Chornohora mountain range ...
Mount Pozhyzhevskaaltitude 1 822 mMount Pozhyzhevska (or Pozhezhevska) is one of the peaks of the Ukrainian Carpathians. It is located in the northwestern part of the Chornohora...
Mount Breskulaltitude 1 911 mBreskul (another name for the mountain is Bretskul), 1911 meters high, is a famous mountain peak in the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the...
Mount Hoverlaaltitude 2 061 mMount Hoverla has a difficult route and you need to prepare for the climb in advance. You need an experienced friend, company, or guide to go...Trails nearby
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