Lake Nesamovyte — to Zaroslyak base, via Mount Shpytsi, Mount Hoverla, Hoverla Waterfall
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 Nesamovyte, via Mount Shpytsi, Mount Hoverla and Hoverla Waterfall to Zaroslyak base. Along the route you will see: High-mountainous Lake Nesamovite (1750 m.a.s.l., Chornohora ridge), Mount Turkul, Mount Rebra, Polonyna Gadzhina, Mount Shpytsi, Mount Dantsizh and 3 more.
At a glance
A one-day route of 14.4 km with 987 m of ascent from Lake Nesamovyte to Zaroslyak base. Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–10 kmAlong the ridge at 1,710–2,010 m, past Mount Turkul, Mount Dantsizh, Mount Breskul, Mount Hoverla
- 10–14 kmDescent of 720 m to Zaroslyak base
Steepest kilometre: km 11–12, a descent of 300 m (≈29%), near Mount Hoverla.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 8, 10, 12, 13 and 14. 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 12 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.
Getting there
Start: Lake Nesamovyte. This is a one-way route: the finish is 5 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 5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0, 8, 10, 12, 13 and 14. 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 Turkul (5)km 0.1 from the start · 40 m off the path · Not verified · 1 745 m
- Spring below Mount Pozhyzhevskakm 7.8 from the start · 160 m off the path · Not verified · 1 708 m
- Spring below Mount Breskul (4)km 9.5 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 1 778 m
- Spring below Mount Breskul (5)km 11.4 from the start · Not verified · 1 679 m
- Spring below Mount Breskul (6)km 12 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 1 599 m
- Spring below Mount Velyka Kozmeska (4)km 13 from the start · 240 m off the path · Not verified · 1 503 m
- Drinking water below Mount Velyka Kozmeska (2)km 13.7 from the start · 280 m off the path · Not verified · 1 348 m
- Spring below Mount Velyka Kozmeska (10)km 14.2 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 1 272 m
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What to see on the trail
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 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.
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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ModerateTwo-dayUnmarkedZaroslyak base loopvia Mount Hoverla, Lake NesamovyteElevation profile1 248–2 040 m16.9 kmascent 1 107 m≈ 6.5 h walking
HardMulti-dayMarkedTranscarpathian Tourist TrailElevation profile198–2 031 m393.2 kmascent 30 283 m
EasyOne-dayUnmarkedLake Brebeneskul to Lake Nesamovytevia Mount Rebra, Mount ShpytsiElevation profile1 737–1 999 m7 kmascent 421 m≈ 2.5 h walking