Maksymets village – Stremena polonyna

At a glance

A one-day route of 10.8 km with 307 m of ascent and 966 m of descent from Maksymets village to Stremena polonyna. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.

Route stages

1. 0–1 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,310–1,340 m
2. 1–5 kmDescent of 490 m (down to 841 m)
3. 5–11 kmGentle ups and downs at 670–850 m

Steepest kilometre: km 3–4, a descent of 210 m (≈21%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 1, 2 and 11. There are no springs between km 2 and 11 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Maksymets 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 3 h, not counting stops.

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 1, 2 and 11. There are no springs between km 2 and 11 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.