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Liuta village  — Mount Liutianska Holytsia (yellow trail)

Start: Liuta
Range: Rivna Polonyna
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7.2 kmLength
868 mAscent
4 mDescent
1 375 mMax. altitude
507 mMin. altitude

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Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences

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About the trail

Route Liuta village – Mount Liutianska Holytsia (yellow trail). 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 — 7.2 km. Location: mountain range — Polonyna Rivna, Zakarpattia region.

At a glance

A one-day route of 7.2 km with 868 m of ascent from Liuta village to Mount Liutianska Holytsia (yellow trail). Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.

Route stages

  1. 0–7 kmClimb of 850 m to Mount Liutianska Holytsia (1,375 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 5–6, a climb of 210 m (≈21%).

Water and overnight stays

A spring near the trail: at km 5.

Places to stay near the start: Liuta.

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Liuta village. Most places to stay near the start are in Liuta. This is a one-way route: the finish is 6 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
A spring near the trail: at km 5.
Where can I stay overnight?
Places to stay near the start: Liuta.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Mount Liutianska Holytsia (5)km 4.9 from the start · Not verified · 1 007 m

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Wildlife along the route

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Red squirrelRed squirrelSciurus vulgarisA common inhabitant of the Carpathian forests. Many squirrels here have dark, almost black fur with a white belly.
Sycamore mapleSycamore mapleAcer pseudoplatanusSycamore maple, celebrated in songs. In the Carpathians, it grows in beech forests and mixed forests, often rising higher than beech in the mountains.
European beechEuropean beechFagus sylvaticaA tree with light gray smooth bark that forms the Carpathian primeval forests — a UNESCO World Heritage site. It grows up to a height of about 1400 m.
Common ravenCommon ravenCorvus coraxThe largest passerine bird, whose deep 'caw-caw' echoes over the polonynas and peaks of the Carpathians.
Common buzzardCommon buzzardButeo buteoThe most numerous bird of prey in Ukraine. It circles over the polonynas and meadows with a mournful 'ki-ya' and hunts for voles.
Viviparous lizardViviparous lizardZootoca viviparaA small lizard that gives birth to live young and therefore lives even on the cold polonynas of the Carpathians.

Based on naturalists’ records nearby (GBIF, iNaturalist), matched by altitude, habitat and season. Sightings are not guaranteed.

Before you go, check the border-regime restrictions: Border Guard permit for mountain hikes (in Ukrainian)

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