Mount Bila Kobyla – Verkhovyna
Unmarked trailmore
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 Mount Bila Kobyla – Verkhovyna. Along the route you will see: Mount Bila Kobyla, Museum of Hutsul Life and Art "At the Trembitard", Verkhovyna, House-museum of the movie "Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors", Verkhovyna.
At a glance
A short route of 9.5 km with 35 m of ascent and 872 m of descent from Mount Bila Kobyla to Verkhovyna. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–3.5 kmDescent of 600 m (down to 840 m)
- 3.5–9.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 610–840 m
Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a descent of 270 m (≈27%), near Mount Bila Kobyla.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 1 and 3. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Places to stay near the start and finish: Verkhovyna.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Mount Bila Kobyla. Most places to stay near the start are in Verkhovyna. This is a one-way route: the finish is 7 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 1 and 3. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Places to stay near the start and finish: Verkhovyna.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Mount Bila Kobyla (7)km 1.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 180 m
- Spring below Mount Bila Kobyla (8)km 3.1 from the start · Not verified · 898 m
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What to see on the trail
Mount Bila Kobylaaltitude 1 477 mMount Bila Kobyla is a peak in the Ukrainian Carpathians, which is located within the Pokutsko-Bukovyna mountain range.
Museum of Hutsul Life and Art "At the Trembitard", Verkhovynaaltitude 610 mAt the Museum of Hutsul Life and Art "At the Trembitard" in the Verkhovyna village of Shveykovo, you will learn about the origin of the Hutsuls,...
House-museum of the movie "Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors", Verkhovynaaltitude 610 mThe museum was founded and opened in 2000 in the Hutsul hut of Petro and Yevdokiya Soriuks, where the famous film director Sergei Parajanov lived...Trails nearby
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