No. 5001 Slavske — Volosianka village, via Mount Ilza
Trail map
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About the trail
Route No. 5001 Slavske – Mount Ilza – Volosianka village. Has red marking (local route №5001). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked local tourist route №5001. Marking is red, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Length of the route — 9.1 km. Location: mountain range — Skole Beskids, Lviv region.
At a glance
A one-day route of 9.1 km with 472 m of ascent from Slavske to Volosianka village. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: red.
Route stages
- 0–3 kmClimb of 380 m (up to 993 m)
- 3–6.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 950–1,050 m
- 6.5–8.5 kmDescent of 290 m (down to 667 m)
- 8.5–9 kmGentle ups and downs at 660–670 m
Steepest kilometre: km 6.5–7.5, a descent of 190 m (≈19%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2.5 and 8.5.
Places to stay near the start: Slavske; near the finish: Volosianka.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Slavske. This is a one-way route: the finish is 7 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 3 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2.5 and 8.5.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Places to stay near the start: Slavske; near the finish: Volosianka.
Water and shelter on the route
- Drinking water (Slavske)km 0 from the start · Not verified · 595 m
- Spring (Slavske, 4)km 2.7 from the start · Not verified · 904 m
- Spring (Volosianka, 2)km 8.3 from the start · Not verified · 668 m
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Crafts & workshopsViktoria Art Gallery, SlavskeSlavskeunder 1 km from the trailThe Viktoria Art Gallery in Slavske is a small family gallery and studio where art lives not behind glass but in the homely atmosphere of a wooden house.
Markets & fairsFriday Market, SlavskeSlavskeunder 1 km from the trailThe Friday market in Slavske is a real mountain bazaar of the Boyko region, where sellers and shoppers from the surrounding villages of the Skole Beskids gather every...
Ethno tours & guidesBarvy Karpat Excursions, SlavskeSlavske1.4 km from the trailBarvy Karpat («Colours of the Carpathians») is a small local excursion organiser based in Slavske, one of the best-known resorts of the Skole Beskids.
Crafts & workshops4 Seasons Pottery Studio and Horse Riding, SlavskeSlavske1.6 km from the trailThe 4 Seasons cottage complex in Slavske is known not only for its wooden chalets but also for two activities that turn an ordinary mountain break into something...
Koliby & Hutsul cuisineKolyba “Smerekova Khata”, SlavskeSlavske2.1 km from the trailKolyba “Smerekova Khata” is the ethno-restaurant of the hotel complex of the same name at the entrance to Slavske, one of the best-known mountain resorts of the Boyko...