Lazeshchynaloop, via Mount Kukul

At a glance

A one-day loop route of 21.3 km with 1,346 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Lazeshchyna. Estimated walking time: about 7.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: green.

Route stages

1. 0–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 850–950 m
2. 3–6 kmClimb of 400 m (up to 1,349 m)
3. 6–15 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,150–1,400 m
4. 15–18 kmDescent of 440 m (down to 743 m)
5. 18–21 kmGentle ups and downs at 710–750 m

Steepest kilometre: km 15–16, a descent of 190 m (≈19%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 7, 9 and 11. There are no springs between km 11 and 21 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut at Foresok (km 1), Mountain shelter (Voronenko) (km 3), Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Kukul (km 7), Hut on Polonyna Kukul (km 8), Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Ozirna (km 8), Hut on Polonyna Serednia (km 9), Hut on Polonyna Hryhorivka (km 11), Hut (Voronenko) (km 13) etc.. Places to stay near the finish: Lazeshchyna.

When to go

Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.

Getting there

Start: Lazeshchyna. This is a loop: it brings you back to the start.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?

Estimated walking time: about 7.5 h, not counting stops.

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 7, 9 and 11. There are no springs between km 11 and 21 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.

Where can I stay overnight?

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut at Foresok (km 1), Mountain shelter (Voronenko) (km 3), Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Kukul (km 7), Hut on Polonyna Kukul (km 8), Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Ozirna (km 8), Hut on Polonyna Serednia (km 9), Hut on Polonyna Hryhorivka (km 11), Hut (Voronenko) (km 13) etc.. Places to stay near the finish: Lazeshchyna.