Luhy villageloop, via Mount Hutyn Tomnatyk, Lake Brebeneskul, Lake Nesamovyte, Mount Hoverla

At a glance

A multi-day loop route of 45.4 km with 3,607 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Luhy village. Estimated time: 2 days of 8–9 h of walking (about 17.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–14 kmClimb of 1,330 m to Mount Gutin Tomnatik (2,016 m)
2. 14–24 kmDescent of 460 m (down to 1,520 m)
3. 24–28 kmAlong the ridge at 1,520–1,690 m
4. 28–29 kmClimb of 470 m to Mount Hoverla (2,061 m)
5. 29–45 kmDescent of 1,360 m (down to 656 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 28–29, a climb of 320 m (≈31%), near Mount Hoverla.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 7, 15, 16, 21, 22, 26, 28, 30, 32 and 35 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Klyfa (km 7), Eco point “At the foot of Hoverla” (hut) (km 30), “Carpathian Highlands” information and tourist centre (shelter) (km 31), Hut (Luhy, 2) (km 36).

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–20, ≈8.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
2. Day 2: km 20–45, ≈8.5 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 23 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 loop: it brings you back to the start.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?

Estimated time: 2 days of 8–9 h of walking (about 17.5 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 7, 15, 16, 21, 22, 26, 28, 30, 32 and 35 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Where can I stay overnight?

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Klyfa (km 7), Eco point “At the foot of Hoverla” (hut) (km 30), “Carpathian Highlands” information and tourist centre (shelter) (km 31), Hut (Luhy, 2) (km 36).