Mount Kukul – Vorokhta
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 Kukul – Vorokhta. Along the route you will see: Mount Kukul, Polonyna Kukul (Kukul), Voronenko.
At a glance
A short route of 9.2 km with 98 m of ascent and 858 m of descent from Mount Kukul to Vorokhta. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–2.5 kmDescent of 330 m (down to 1,176 m)
- 2.5–4.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,160–1,210 m, past Mount Kychera
- 4.5–9 kmDescent of 390 m to Vorokhta
Steepest kilometre: km 4.5–5.5, a descent of 210 m (≈21%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 1.5 and 7.
Places to stay near the start and finish: Vorokhta.
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 Kukul. Most places to stay near the start are in Vorokhta. 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 1.5 and 7.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Places to stay near the start and finish: Vorokhta.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Mount Kukul (7)km 1.6 from the start · Not verified · 1 363 m
- Spring below Mount Kukul (8)km 2.1 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 1 248 m
- Spring (Vorokhta, 6)km 7.1 from the start · Not verified · 842 m
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What to see on the trail
Mount Kukulaltitude 1 539 mKukul (another name - Kukul) is a 1539-meter peak in the Ukrainian Carpathians, which is located in the northern direction of the Chornohora...
Polonyna Kukul (Kukul), Voronenkoaltitude 1 440 mPolonyna Kukul is a mountain meadow in the Ukrainian Carpathians, within the Kukul ridge (Kukul mountain - 1539 m), administratively located within...Trails nearby
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