Mount Mykhalkiv – loop trail
Trail map
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Where to stay nearby
About the trail
Route Mount Mykhalkiv – loop trail. Has green marking (waymarked route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked tourist route. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. The length of the route is 6.4 km. Location: mountain range – Pokutsko-Bukovynski Carpathians, Ivano-Frankivsk region.
Attention: part of the route is not yet mapped in OpenStreetMap, so the line on the map has gaps. On the ground, orient yourself by the marking signs.
At a glance
A short route of 6.4 km with 584 m of ascent from Mount Mykhalkiv to loop trail. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–1.5 kmClimb of 150 m to Mount Ostry (584 m)
- 1.5–2 kmDescent of 160 m to Kosivskyi Huk Waterfall
- 2–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 380–410 m
- 3–5.5 kmClimb of 400 m to Mount Mykhalkova (812 m)
- 5.5–6.5 kmDescent of 140 m to loop trail
Steepest kilometre: km 4.5–5.5, a climb of 230 m (≈25%), near Mount Mykhalkova.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 4.5 and 6.5.
Places to stay near the start and finish: Kosiv.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Mount Mykhalkiv. Most places to stay near the start are in Kosiv. This is a one-way route: the finish is 3 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 4.5 and 6.5.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Places to stay near the start and finish: Kosiv.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Mount Mykhalkova (2)km 5.2 from the start · Not verified · 656 m
- Drinking water below Mount Mykhalkovakm 7.1 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 586 m
Before you go, check the border-regime restrictions: Border Guard permit for mountain hikes (in Ukrainian)
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Trails nearby
All trails
EasyOne-dayMarkedMount Ostryi Mount Mykhalkiv (blue trail)Elevation profile477–700 m3.4 kmascent 262 m≈ 1.5 h walking
ModerateOne-dayMarkedMount Ostryi Mount Mykhalkiv (yellow trail)Elevation profile382–809 m7.7 kmascent 627 m≈ 3 h walking
EasyOne-dayMarkedSulphur spring Mount KamenystyiElevation profile380–688 m4 kmascent 294 m≈ 1.5 h walkingCraft nearby
All craft places
Craft shopsFiraworkshop author ceramics studio-shop, KosivKosiv2.1 km from the trailFiraworkshop is a creative studio of author ceramics in Kosiv, at 213 Nezalezhnosti Street, where you can both buy finished pieces and try working with clay yourself.
Markets & fairsKosiv Market (Smodnyansky Market), KosivKosiv2.2 km from the trailKosiv (Smodnyansky) Market in Ivano-Frankivsk region is a treasure trove of folk traditions, a corner of Hutsulshchyna that tourists and guests should definitely visit...
Craft shopsChichka shop of Hutsul handicrafts, KosivKosiv2.6 km from the trailChichka is a shop of contemporary handmade Hutsul goods in the very centre of Kosiv, at 76 Nezalezhnosti Street.
Crafts & workshopsLizhnyk Weaving Masterclass, KosivKosiv3 km from the trailA lizhnyk of your own: what the masterclass is The Kosiv area is one of the main centres of Hutsul lizhnyk weaving, and the best way to understand the craft is to sit...
Crafts & workshopsKosiv Painted Ceramics Masterclass, KosivKosiv3 km from the trailYellow deer, green birds, riders and flowers on a warm white background — Kosiv painted ceramics are recognisable at a glance.
Crafts & workshopsGonchar Ceramics & Coffee Workshop, KosivKosiv3.1 km from the trailA pottery where you drink coffee from cups made on site Gonchar is a small ceramics and coffee workshop in central Kosiv run by the Chornyi family of potters.