Liuta (monastery) – Luh
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Liuta (monastery) – Luh. Has yellow marking (local route, Značené trasy). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked local tourist route. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: Značené trasy. Length of the route — 3.4 km. Location: mountain range — Polonynskyi Ridge, Zakarpattia region.
At a glance
A short route of 3.4 km with 12 m of ascent and 416 m of descent from Liuta (monastery) to Luh. Estimated walking time: about 1 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–2.5 kmDescent of 380 m (down to 474 m)
- 2.5–3.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 440–480 m
Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a descent of 170 m (≈17%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 1.
Places to stay near the start and finish: Vyshka.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Liuta (monastery). Most places to stay near the start are in Vyshka. This is a one-way route: the finish is 2 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 1 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 1.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Places to stay near the start and finish: Vyshka.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring (Volosianka)km 1.1 from the start · Not verified · 678 m
Before you go, check the border-regime restrictions: Border Guard permit for mountain hikes (in Ukrainian)
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