Mykulychyn villageloop, via Mount Lisniv
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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 Mykulychyn village – Mount Lisniv – Mykulychyn village. Along the route you will see: Museum of customary symbols of the Hutsul region (Mykulychyn), Trinity Church, Mykulychyn, Mount Lisniv.
At a glance
A one-day loop route of 16.4 km with 707 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Mykulychyn village. Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 620–660 m
- 3–9 kmClimb of 590 m (up to 1,233 m)
- 9–10 kmDescent of 180 m (down to 1,052 m)
- 10–12 kmGentle ups and downs at 960–1,060 m
- 12–16 kmDescent of 330 m (down to 639 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 9–10, a descent of 160 m (≈15%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 4, 8 and 9.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter (Mykulychyn, 2) (km 1), Hut (Mykulychyn, 7) (km 4). Places to stay near the start: Mykulychyn.
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 loop: it brings you back to the start.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 4, 8 and 9.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter (Mykulychyn, 2) (km 1), Hut (Mykulychyn, 7) (km 4). Places to stay near the start: Mykulychyn.
Water and shelter on the route
- Mountain shelter (Mykulychyn, 2)km 1.3 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 588 m
- Hut (Mykulychyn, 7)km 3.5 from the start · Not verified · 731 m
- Spring (Mykulychyn, 23)km 4.2 from the start · Not verified · 813 m
- Spring below Mount Lisniv (5)km 7.3 from the start · Not verified · 1 149 m
- Spring below Mount Lisniv (2)km 8.3 from the start · 300 m off the path · Not verified · 1 116 m
- Spring below Mount Lisniv (3)km 9 from the start · Not verified · 1 090 m
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What to see on the trail
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?
Trinity Church, Mykulychynaltitude 622 mThe church is made entirely of wood in the Hutsul style. The temple is remarkable for its power.
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.Trails nearby
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