No. 5020 Verkhnie Husne – Mount Pikui
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About the trail
Route No. 5020 Verkhnie Husne – Mount Pikui. Has yellow marking (local route №5020). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked local tourist route №5020. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: National Park "Boikivshchyna". Length of the route — 5.8 km. Location: mountain range — Polonynskyi Ridge, Lviv region.
At a glance
A short route of 5.8 km with 638 m of ascent from Verkhnie Husne to Mount Pikui. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–6 kmClimb of 630 m to Mount Pikui (1,408 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 4–5, a climb of 210 m (≈21%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 2.5.
Places to stay near the finish: Zhdenievo.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Verkhnie Husne. 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.
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 2.5.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Places to stay near the finish: Zhdenievo.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring (Bilasovytsia)km 2.7 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 995 m
Before you go, check the border-regime restrictions: Border Guard permit for mountain hikes (in Ukrainian)
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