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No. 500 Skole – Hurkalo waterfall

Start: Dubyna
Range: Skole Beskids
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7.5 kmLength
428 mAscent
382 mDescent
816 mMax. altitude
424 mMin. altitude

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Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences

Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Dubyna
ZWIN Apartments
Skole
from 1,650 UAH per night
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Sonata Karpat
Skole
from 1,000 UAH per night
Hot tubPoolBBQParking
Art D`eco
Skole
from 1,320 UAH per night
BBQParkingWi‑Fi
Hirka
Skole
from 1,100 UAH per night
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Dolche Vita
Skole
from 1,540 UAH per night
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Vivcharyk
Skole
from 2,200 UAH per night
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Near the finish · Krushelnytsia
KORCHYN GARDEN CHALET
Skole
from 5,000 UAH per night
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Hurkalo
Skole
from 5,520 UAH per night
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Serce Karpat
Skole
from 2,530 UAH per night
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Scandihouse
Skole
from 4,800 UAH per night
Hot tubBBQTransferParking
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About the trail

Route No. 500 Skole – Hurkalo waterfall. Has yellow marking (local route №500). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked local tourist route №500. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: Tourism and Resorts Department of Lviv Regional State Administration. The length of the route is 7.5 km. Location: mountain massif – Skole Beskids, Lviv region.

Attention: part of the route has not yet been 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 7.5 km with 428 m of ascent from Skole to Hurkalo waterfall. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.

Route stages

  1. 0–1.5 kmClimb of 330 m (up to 809 m)
  2. 1.5–5 kmDescent of 370 m (down to 435 m)
  3. 5–7.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 420–520 m

Steepest kilometre: km 0.5–1, a climb of 200 m (≈24%).

Water and overnight stays

A spring near the trail: at km 0.

Places to stay near the start: Dubyna; near the finish: Krushelnytsia.

When to go

The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.

Getting there

Start: Skole. Most places to stay near the start are in Dubyna. This is a one-way route: the finish is 6 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
A spring near the trail: at km 0.
Where can I stay overnight?
Places to stay near the start: Dubyna; near the finish: Krushelnytsia.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring (Dubyna, 3)km 0.1 from the start · Not verified · 487 m

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Wildlife along the route

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European beechEuropean beechFagus sylvaticaA tree with light gray smooth bark that forms the Carpathian primeval forests — a UNESCO World Heritage site. It grows up to a height of about 1400 m.
White-throated dipperIn season nowWhite-throated dipperCinclus cinclusA bird of mountain streams with a white 'bib' that dives and runs along the bottom against the current. It can be seen all year round.
Silver firSilver firAbies albaThe third main tree of the Carpathian forests alongside beech and spruce. The needles are flat with white stripes, and the cones stand upright on the branches.
Spotted nutcrackerIn season nowSpotted nutcrackerNucifraga caryocatactesA brown bird with white spots of the spruce forests that hides thousands of nuts and seeds of the cedar pine — and thus plants the forest.
Fire salamanderRed Data Book of UkraineFire salamanderSalamandra salamandraThe black salamander with yellow spots emerges in the beech forests of the Carpathians after rain. It is a vulnerable species listed in the Red Data Book of Ukraine.
Carpathian newtRed Data Book of UkraineCarpathian newtLissotriton montandoniAn endemic of the Carpathians: a small newt with an orange belly lives only in these mountains. A vulnerable species in the Red Book of Ukraine.

Based on naturalists’ records nearby (GBIF, iNaturalist), matched by altitude, habitat and season. Sightings are not guaranteed.

Before you go, check the border-regime restrictions: Border Guard permit for mountain hikes (in Ukrainian)

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