Lumshory village — to Bilasovytsia village, via Runa polonyna, Voievodyn Waterfall, Preluka tract, Mount Ostra Hora, Pashkivtsi village, Mount Pikui
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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 Lumshory village, via Runa polonyna, Voievodyn Waterfall, Preluka tract, Mount Ostra Hora, Pashkivtsi village and Mount Pikui to Bilasovytsia village. Along the route you will see: Lumshory waterfalls, Mount Runa-Plai, Vojvodyn waterfall.
At a glance
A multi-day route of 45.2 km with 2,956 m of ascent from Lumshory village to Bilasovytsia village. Estimated time: 2 days of 6–10 h of walking (about 16 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–9 kmClimb of 1,010 m to Mount Rivna (1,480 m)
- 9–13 kmDescent of 630 m to Vojvodyn waterfall
- 13–23 kmClimb of 430 m (up to 1,340 m)
- 23–29 kmDescent of 770 m (down to 491 m)
- 29–39 kmClimb of 830 m to Mount Pikui (1,408 m)
- 39–45 kmDescent of 770 m to Bilasovytsia village
Steepest kilometre: km 34–35, a climb of 340 m (≈34%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 25, 40 and 45. There are no springs between km 0 and 25 — carry at least 5 l of water.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Shepherds' hut near Mount Hostra (km 25). Places to stay near the start: Lumshory; near the finish: Volovets.
A possible split into days:
- Day 1: km 0–25, ≈9.5 h — overnight: Shepherds' hut near Mount Hostra (hut)
- Day 2: km 25–45, ≈6.5 h — finish
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 one-way route: the finish is 26 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated time: 2 days of 6–10 h of walking (about 16 h in total, not counting stops).
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 25, 40 and 45. There are no springs between km 0 and 25 — carry at least 5 l of water.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Shepherds' hut near Mount Hostra (km 25). Places to stay near the start: Lumshory; near the finish: Volovets. Possible overnight stops: Shepherds' hut near Mount Hostra (km 25).
Water and shelter on the route
- Shepherds' hut near Mount Hostrakm 24.5 from the start · Locked · 960 m
- Spring (Pashkivtsi, 2)km 24.6 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 937 m
- Spring (Bilasovytsia, 2)km 39.7 from the start · 230 m off the path · Not verified · 1 072 m
- Drinking water (Bilasovytsia, 2)km 44.3 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 560 m
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What to see on the trail
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