Lake Brebeneskul — to Lake Nesamovyte, via Mount Rebra, Mount Shpytsi
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 Rebra and Mount Shpytsi to Lake Nesamovyte. Along the route you will see: Lake Brebeneskul, Mount Gutin Tomnatik, Mount Rebra, Polonyna Gadzhina, Mount Shpytsi, High-mountainous Lake Nesamovite (1750 m.a.s.l., Chornohora ridge) and 1 more.
At a glance
A short route of 7 km with 421 m of ascent from Lake Brebeneskul to Lake Nesamovyte. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–7 kmAlong the ridge at 1,740–1,980 m, past Mount Gutin Tomnatik, Mount Rebra, Mount Shpytsi
Steepest kilometre: km 6–7, a descent of 150 m (≈17%), near High-mountainous Lake Nesamovite.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 7. 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 3 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 0 and 7. 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 · 70 m off the path · Has water · 1 791 m
- Spring below Mount Hutyn Tomnatyk (2)km 0.5 from the start · Not verified · 1 918 m
- Spring below Mount Turkul (5)km 6.9 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 1 745 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.
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.
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.Trails nearby
All trails
ModerateOne-dayUnmarkedZaroslyak base to Lake Brebeneskulvia Lake Nesamovyte, Mount ShpytsiElevation profile1 260–1 966 m13.6 kmascent 1 251 m≈ 6 h walking
ModerateTwo-dayUnmarkedLake Nesamovyte to Zaroslyak basevia Mount Shpytsi, Mount Hoverla +1Elevation profile1 279–2 037 m14.4 kmascent 987 m≈ 5.5 h walking
HardTwo-dayUnmarkedZaroslyak base loopvia Mount Hoverla, Lake Nesamovyte +1Elevation profile1 147–2 045 m17.6 kmascent 1 382 m≈ 7 h walking