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Lumshory villageloop, via Runa polonyna

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22 kmLength
1 074 mAscent
1 079 mDescent
1 474 mMax. altitude
489 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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Where to stay nearby

Near the start & finish · Lumshory
Hotel
У Мирона
from 1,100 UAH per night
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У Сергія
from 2,750 UAH per night
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Над потоком
from 1,500 UAH per night
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Hotel "U Tsimbora" Lumshory
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Complex "Myslyvska Sadiba" Lumshory (5 Chans, Pool, Beach)
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Recreation Base "Lumshory"
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About the trail

Route Lumshory village – Runa polonyna – Lumshory village. Along the route you will see: Lumshory waterfalls.

At a glance

A one-day loop route of 22 km with 1,074 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Lumshory village. Estimated walking time: about 7.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–10 kmClimb of 970 m to Mount Rivna (1,480 m)
  2. 10–13 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,430–1,470 m
  3. 13–22 kmDescent of 930 m (down to 502 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 17–18, a descent of 170 m (≈16%).

Water and overnight stays

A spring near the trail: at km 15. There are no springs between km 0 and 15 — carry at least 3 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut at Lake Komsomolske (km 4). Places to stay near the start: Lumshory.

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Lumshory village. Most places to stay near the start are in Lumshory. 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?
A spring near the trail: at km 15. There are no springs between km 0 and 15 — carry at least 3 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut at Lake Komsomolske (km 4). Places to stay near the start: Lumshory.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Hut at Lake Komsomolskekm 3.5 from the start · 210 m off the path · Not verified · 859 m
  2. Spring (Lypovets, 3)km 13.9 from the start · Not verified · 1 253 m

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What to see on the trail

Lumshory waterfallsLumshory waterfallsaltitude 483 mLumshory waterfalls are a group of waterfalls in the Ukrainian Carpathians, a hydrological natural monument of local importance (called "Waterfall...

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