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Luhy village – Lake Brebeneskul

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16.4 kmLength
1 580 mAscent
430 mDescent
1 800 mMax. altitude
647 mMin. altitude
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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 Luhy village – Lake Brebeneskul. Along the route you will see: Lake Brebeneskul, Mount Gutin Tomnatik.

At a glance

A one-day route of 16.4 km with 1,580 m of ascent from Luhy village to Lake Brebeneskul. Estimated walking time: about 6.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 640–990 m
  2. 10–16 kmClimb of 820 m to Lake Brebeneskul

Steepest kilometre: km 10–11, a climb of 260 m (≈24%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 3, 5, 13 and 16. There are no springs between km 5 and 13 — carry at least 2 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 2 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Luhy village. This is a one-way route: the finish is 9 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 6.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 3, 5, 13 and 16. There are no springs between km 5 and 13 — carry at least 2 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Mineral spring (Luhy, 2)km 2.4 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 727 m
  2. Spring (Luhy, 5)km 4.3 from the start · Not verified · 768 m
  3. Spring (Luhy, 13)km 12.1 from the start · 230 m off the path · Not verified · 1 421 m
  4. Spring below Mount Hutyn Tomnatykkm 15.6 from the start · 120 m off the path · Has water · 1 791 m

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What to see on the trail

Lake BrebeneskulLake 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 TomnatikMount Gutin Tomnatikaltitude 2 016 mHutyn Tomnatyk is one of the highest and most beautiful peaks of the Ukrainian Carpathians.

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