Mount Kinashka – Lekechi village
Trail map
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Where to stay nearby
About the trail
Route Mount Kinashka – Lekechi village. Has blue marking (local route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked local tourist route. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. The length of the route is 9.5 km. Location: mountain range - Pokutsko-Bukovynski Carpathians, Chernivtsi region.
At a glance
A short route of 9.5 km with 3 m of ascent and 519 m of descent from Mount Kinashka to Lekechi village. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–5 kmDescent of 370 m (down to 662 m)
- 5–9.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 520–670 m
Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a descent of 150 m (≈15%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 5.5.
Places to stay near the finish: Myhove.
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 Kinashka. This is a one-way route: the finish is 6 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 5.5.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Places to stay near the finish: Myhove.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring (Lekechi, 2)km 5.4 from the start · Not verified · 644 m
Before you go, check the border-regime restrictions: Border Guard permit for mountain hikes (in Ukrainian)
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