No. 5001-1 Turka — Rozluch, via source of the Dniester
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About the trail
Route No. 5001-1 Turka – source of the Dniester – Rozluch. Has yellow marking (local route №5001-1). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked local tourist route №5001-1. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: Department of Tourism and Resorts of Lviv Oblast. The length of the route is 19 km. Location: mountain massif – Verkhnodnistrovskyi Beskydy, Lviv Oblast.
At a glance
A one-day route of 19 km with 563 m of ascent from Turka to Rozluch. Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–3 kmClimb of 180 m (up to 748 m)
- 3–4 kmDescent of 160 m (down to 593 m)
- 4–9 kmGentle ups and downs at 590–710 m
- 9–13 kmClimb of 220 m to Mount Rozluch (933 m)
- 13–15 kmDescent of 270 m (down to 630 m)
- 15–19 kmGentle ups and downs at 540–640 m
Steepest kilometre: km 13–14, a descent of 190 m (≈20%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 13. There are no springs between km 0 and 13 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.
Places to stay near the finish: Rozluch.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Turka. This is a one-way route: the finish is 11 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 5.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 13. There are no springs between km 0 and 13 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Places to stay near the finish: Rozluch.
Water and shelter on the route
- Source of the Dniester (spring)km 12.9 from the start · Not verified · 897 m
Before you go, check the border-regime restrictions: Border Guard permit for mountain hikes (in Ukrainian)
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