Mount Bozova – Menchul
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About the trail
Route Mount Bozova – Menchul. Has yellow marking (local route, cz:KČT). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked local tourist route. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: cz:KČT. Length of the route — 9 km. Location: mountain range — Vododílni Ridge, Zakarpattia region.
At a glance
A short route of 9 km with 196 m of ascent and 570 m of descent from Mount Bozova to Menchul. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–2.5 kmDescent of 370 m (down to 628 m)
- 2.5–5.5 kmClimb of 130 m (up to 760 m)
- 5.5–7 kmGentle ups and downs at 730–770 m
- 7–8 kmDescent of 100 m (down to 645 m)
- 8–9 kmGentle ups and downs at 610–650 m
Steepest kilometre: km 0.5–1.5, a descent of 230 m (≈23%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 0. There are no springs between km 0 and 9 — carry at least 1.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Places to stay near the start and finish: Volovets.
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 Bozova. Most places to stay near the start are in Volovets. 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?
- A spring near the trail: at km 0. There are no springs between km 0 and 9 — carry at least 1.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Places to stay near the start and finish: Volovets.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Mount Bozevakm 0 from the start · 210 m off the path · Dried up · 939 m
Before you go, check the border-regime restrictions: Border Guard permit for mountain hikes (in Ukrainian)
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