Lake Brebeneskul — to Zaroslyak base, via Mount Hutyn Tomnatyk, Lake Nesamovyte
Unmarked trailmore
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 Lake Brebeneskul, via Mount Hutyn Tomnatyk and Lake Nesamovyte to Zaroslyak base. Along the route you will see: Lake Brebeneskul, Mount Gutin Tomnatik, Mount Rebra, High-mountainous Lake Nesamovite (1750 m.a.s.l., Chornohora ridge), Mount Turkul, Mount Dantsizh.
At a glance
A one-day route of 11.9 km with 960 m of ascent from Lake Brebeneskul to Zaroslyak base. Estimated walking time: about 4.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–3 kmAlong the ridge at 1,810–1,990 m, past Mount Gutin Tomnatik, Mount Rebra
- 3–8 kmDescent of 600 m (down to 1,351 m)
- 8–9 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,320–1,360 m
- 9–11 kmClimb of 200 m to Polonyna Pozhizhevska
- 11–12 kmDescent of 310 m to Zaroslyak base
Steepest kilometre: km 11–12, a descent of 400 m (≈38%), near Polonyna Pozhizhevska.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 5, 6 and 12. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Places to stay near the finish: Vorokhta.
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 7 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.
Getting there
Start: Lake Brebeneskul. This is a one-way route: the finish is 7 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 4.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0, 5, 6 and 12. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Places to stay near the finish: Vorokhta.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Mount Hutyn Tomnatykkm 0 from the start · 110 m off the path · Has water · 1 791 m
- Spring below Mount Turkul (5)km 4.5 from the start · Not verified · 1 745 m
- Spring below Mount Dantsizh (2)km 5.5 from the start · 240 m off the path · Not verified · 1 662 m
- Spring below Mount Velyka Kozmeska (10)km 11.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 272 m
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What to see on the trail
Lake Brebeneskulaltitude 1 801 mBrebeneskul is the highest mountain lake in the Ukrainian Carpathians (1801 m above sea level), a hydrological natural monument of local importance...
Mount Gutin Tomnatikaltitude 2 016 mHutyn Tomnatyk is one of the highest and most beautiful peaks of the Ukrainian Carpathians.
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 ...Trails nearby
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