Mykulychyn village — to Kosmach village, via Mount Khorde, Mount Rotylo
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About the trail
Route Mykulychyn village, via Mount Khorde and Mount Rotylo to Kosmach village. Along the route you will see: Trinity Church, Mykulychyn, Museum of customary symbols of the Hutsul region (Mykulychyn), Mount Lisniv, Mount Khorde, Mount Rotilo, Church of St. Paraskeva, Kosmach and 6 more.
At a glance
A route of 39.7 km with 1,591 m of ascent from Mykulychyn village to Kosmach village. Estimated walking time: about 12.5 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–7 kmClimb of 580 m (up to 1,183 m)
- 7–24 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,170–1,360 m, past Mount Lisniv, Mount Khorde, Mount Munchelyk
- 24–29 kmClimb of 80 m (up to 1,431 m)
- 29–33 kmDescent of 500 m (down to 857 m)
- 33–40 kmGentle ups and downs at 610–860 m
Steepest kilometre: km 29–30, a descent of 210 m (≈21%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19 and 20 etc.. There are no springs between km 26 and 35 — 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 below Mount Lisniv (km 8), Hut below Mount Lisniv (3) (km 10), Hut below Mount Kuniklyva (km 10), Mountain shelter (Tatariv) (km 14), Mountain shelter below Mount Khorde (km 18), Hut on Polonyna Hordishyrka (km 20), Hut below Mount Khorde (km 20), Hut below Mount Khorde (2) (km 20) etc.. Places to stay near the start: Mykulychyn; near the finish: Kosmach.
A possible split into days:
- Day 1: km 0–18, ≈6.5 h — overnight: Mountain shelter below Mount Khorde (hut)
- Day 2: km 18–40, ≈6 h — finish
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Mykulychyn village. Most places to stay near the start are in Mykulychyn. This is a one-way route: the finish is 17 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 12.5 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19 and 20 etc.. There are no springs between km 26 and 35 — 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 below Mount Lisniv (km 8), Hut below Mount Lisniv (3) (km 10), Hut below Mount Kuniklyva (km 10), Mountain shelter (Tatariv) (km 14), Mountain shelter below Mount Khorde (km 18), Hut on Polonyna Hordishyrka (km 20), Hut below Mount Khorde (km 20), Hut below Mount Khorde (2) (km 20) etc.. Places to stay near the start: Mykulychyn; near the finish: Kosmach. Possible overnight stops: Mountain shelter below Mount Khorde (km 18).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Mount Lisniv (3)km 5.9 from the start · Not verified · 1 090 m
- Spring below Mount Lisniv (2)km 6.4 from the start · 260 m off the path · Not verified · 1 116 m
- Spring below Mount Lisniv (6)km 7.5 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 1 167 m
- Hut below Mount Lisnivkm 7.6 from the start · 210 m off the path · Standing · 1 172 m
- Spring below Mount Lisniv (7)km 8.9 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 1 226 m
- Spring below Mount Lisniv (8)km 9.4 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 1 166 m
- Hut below Mount Lisniv (3)km 9.4 from the start · Not verified · 1 188 m
- Hut below Mount Kuniklyvakm 9.5 from the start · Not verified · 1 175 m
- Spring (Tatariv, 10)km 10.6 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 1 166 m
- Spring (Tatariv, 11)km 12.5 from the start · Not verified · 1 211 m
- Spring (Tatariv, 12)km 13.6 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 1 204 m
- Mountain shelter (Tatariv)km 14 from the start · Not verified · 1 240 m
- Spring (Volova, 5)km 15.2 from the start · Not verified · 1 299 m
- Spring below Mount Khorde (8)km 17.8 from the start · Not verified · 1 316 m
- Mountain shelter below Mount Khordekm 17.9 from the start · Not verified · 1 313 m
- Spring below Mount Khorde (9)km 18.9 from the start · Not verified · 1 340 m
- Spring below Mount Khorde (11)km 19.3 from the start · Not verified · 1 325 m
- Hut on Polonyna Hordishyrkakm 19.6 from the start · Not verified · 1 304 m
- Hut below Mount Khordekm 19.6 from the start · Not verified · 1 311 m
- Hut below Mount Khorde (2)km 19.6 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 1 302 m
- Spring below Mount Khorde (16)km 20.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 337 m
- Spring below Mount Khorde (17)km 21.8 from the start · Not verified · 1 314 m
- Hut “Foresters' Cabin”km 22 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 1 300 m
- Hut on Polonyna Munchelykkm 22.3 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 1 284 m
- Spring (Volova, 8)km 22.3 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 1 285 m
- Spring below Mount Rotylo (4)km 25.1 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 1 359 m
- Hut below Mount Rotylokm 25.1 from the start · 40 m off the path · Poor condition · 1 366 m
- Spring below Mount Rotylo (5)km 25.9 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 1 392 m
- Spring (Kosmach, 6)km 34.4 from the start · 40 m off the path · Not verified · 756 m
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What to see on the trail
Trinity Church, Mykulychynaltitude 622 mThe church is made entirely of wood in the Hutsul style. The temple is remarkable for its power.
Museum of customary symbols of the Hutsul region (Mykulychyn)altitude 622 mDid you know that the Museum of Customary Symbols of the Hutsul Region (Mykulychyn) and its exhibition are housed in three rooms of an old hut?
Mount Lisnivaltitude 1 257 mMount Lisniv is a 1257-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, which is located on the territory of the Pokutsko-Bukovyna mountain range.
Mount Khordealtitude 1 479 mMount Khorde is a 1479-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, which is located within the Pokutsko-Bukovyna Carpathians.
Mount Rotiloaltitude 1 483 mRotylo is a peak in the Ukrainian Carpathians, the highest mountain of the Pokutsko-Bukovyna mountain range.
Church of St. Paraskeva, Kosmachaltitude 612 mIn the village of Kosmach, Kosiv district, Ivano-Frankivsk region, there is the Church of St.
Oleksa Dovbush Museum, Kosmachaltitude 612 mThere are a large number of museums in our region. They are located not only in Ivano-Frankivsk, but also throughout our region.
Kosmatska's bald headaltitude 612 mThe mighty Kosatska Lysyna (1464m) is an extremely picturesque peak that is worth visiting for everyone who is in love with the Carpathians.
Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, Kosmachaltitude 612 mAnd it is impossible to imagine Kosmach without its wooden churches, especially the ancient Church of Peter and Paul, which rises above the village...
Historical and local history museum of Kosmach villagealtitude 612 mThe KosmachHistorical and Local Lore Museum is a historical and local lore house museum in the village of Kosmach, Kosiv district, Ivano-Frankivsk...
Ukrainian Antiquities Museum in Kosmachaltitude 612 m
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