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No. 5010 «To the bunker of the OUN-UPA propaganda centre»

Start: Skole
Range: Skole Beskids
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10.5 kmLength
704 mAscent
712 mDescent
906 mMax. altitude
399 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 · Skole
Hirka
Skole
from 1,100 UAH per night
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Art D`eco
Skole
from 1,320 UAH per night
BBQParkingWi‑Fi
Vivcharyk
Skole
from 2,200 UAH per night
SaunaTransferParkingWi‑Fi
Dolche Vita
Skole
from 1,540 UAH per night
PoolBBQParkingWi‑Fi
ZWIN Apartments
Skole
from 1,650 UAH per night
BBQTransferParkingWi‑Fi
Sonata Karpat
Skole
from 1,000 UAH per night
Hot tubPoolBBQParking
Near the finish · Krushelnytsia
KORCHYN GARDEN CHALET
Skole
from 5,000 UAH per night
Hot tubJacuzziBBQParking
Hurkalo
Skole
from 5,520 UAH per night
Hot tubSaunaPoolJacuzzi
Guest House "Pisnya Karpat" Dubyna
Dubyna
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About the trail

Route No. 5010 «To the bunker of the OUN-UPA propaganda centre». Has orange marking (local route №5010). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked local tourist route №5010. The marking is orange, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: Lviv Regional State Administration Department of Tourism and Resorts. The length of the route is 10.5 km. Location: mountain range — Skole Beskids, Lviv region.

Attention: part of the route has not yet been marked on OpenStreetMap, so the line on the map has gaps. On the ground, orient yourself by the marking signs.

At a glance

A one-day route of 10.5 km with 704 m of ascent. Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: orange.

Route stages

  1. 0–3 kmClimb of 410 m (up to 895 m)
  2. 3–4 kmDescent of 270 m (down to 601 m)
  3. 4–5 kmClimb of 200 m (up to 804 m)
  4. 5–7 kmDescent of 330 m (down to 478 m)
  5. 7–11 kmGentle ups and downs at 400–480 m

Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a climb of 250 m (≈33%), near Opir River.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2, 5 and 9. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Places to stay near the start: Skole; 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

Most places to stay near the start are in Skole. This is a one-way route: the finish is 5 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 4 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2, 5 and 9. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Places to stay near the start: Skole; near the finish: Krushelnytsia.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Well (Skole)km 0 from the start · Not verified · 452 m
  2. Spring (Skole, 3)km 2.8 from the start · Dried up · 880 m
  3. Spring (Skole, 2)km 6.3 from the start · Not verified · 781 m
  4. Spring (Korchyn)km 11.3 from the start · Not verified · 422 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.
Black woodpeckerIn season nowBlack woodpeckerDryocopus martiusThe largest woodpecker in Europe, black with a red cap. Its large cavities are later inhabited by owls, pigeons, and bats.
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.
Red squirrelRed squirrelSciurus vulgarisA common inhabitant of the Carpathian forests. Many squirrels here have dark, almost black fur with a white belly.
Red deerRed deerCervus elaphusThe largest deer of the Carpathians. In September, its loud roar fills the mountains — the rut of the Red deer.

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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