Mount Shchivnyk – Lemskyi Lis tract
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About the trail
Route Mount Shchivnyk – Lemskyi Lis tract. 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 8.3 km. Location: mountain range – Marmarosy, Zakarpattia region.
At a glance
A short route of 8.3 km with 15 m of ascent and 626 m of descent from Mount Shchivnyk to Lemskyi Lis tract. Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–4.5 kmDescent of 480 m (down to 915 m)
- 4.5–8.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 780–920 m
Steepest kilometre: km 2–3, a descent of 150 m (≈15%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 0. There are no springs between km 0 and 8.5 — carry at least 1.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Mount Shchivnyk (km 0).
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 Shchivnyk. This is a one-way route: the finish is 5 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 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 8.5 — carry at least 1.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Mount Shchivnyk (km 0).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Mount Shchavnyk (2)km 0 from the start · 270 m off the path · Not verified · 1 379 m
- Hut on Mount Shchivnykkm 0 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 1 389 m
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