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No. 503-1 Staryi Sambir – Skhidnytsia

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57 kmLength
1 045 mAscent
839 mDescent
826 mMax. altitude
340 mMin. altitude

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

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Near the start · Staryi Sambir
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Бойківський двір
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Bilychi
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Near the finish · Skhidnytsia
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Едем
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ТуСтань
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Tustan Apart
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Ілона
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У пана Миколи
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Апарт Стефанія
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About the trail

Route No. 503-1 Staryi Sambir – Skhidnytsia. Has yellow marking (regional route №503). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route №503. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. The length of the route is 57 km. Location: mountain range — Verkhnodnistrovski Beskydy, Lviv region.

At a glance

A multi-day route of 57 km with 1,045 m of ascent from Staryi Sambir to Skhidnytsia. Estimated time: 2 days of 7–9 h of walking (about 16 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: yellow.

Route stages

  1. 0–17 kmGentle ups and downs at 340–590 m
  2. 17–21 kmDescent of 160 m (down to 425 m)
  3. 21–25 kmGentle ups and downs at 400–480 m
  4. 25–32 kmClimb of 340 m (up to 823 m)
  5. 32–35 kmDescent of 180 m (down to 625 m)
  6. 35–57 kmGentle ups and downs at 480–650 m

Steepest kilometre: km 27–28, a climb of 180 m (≈18%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 11, 36 and 56. There are no springs between km 11 and 36 — carry at least 4 l of water.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Pidbuzh) (km 31), Hut (Pidbuzh, 2) (km 31). Places to stay near the start: Staryi Sambir; near the finish: Skhidnytsia.

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–31, ≈9 h — overnight: Hut (Pidbuzh) (hut)
  2. Day 2: km 31–57, ≈7 h — finish

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Staryi Sambir. This is a one-way route: the finish is 35 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 time: 2 days of 7–9 h of walking (about 16 h in total, not counting stops).
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 11, 36 and 56. There are no springs between km 11 and 36 — carry at least 4 l of water.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Pidbuzh) (km 31), Hut (Pidbuzh, 2) (km 31). Places to stay near the start: Staryi Sambir; near the finish: Skhidnytsia. Possible overnight stops: Hut (Pidbuzh) (km 31).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Drinking water (Strilky)km 10.9 from the start · 40 m off the path · Not verified · 390 m
  2. Hut (Pidbuzh)km 31 from the start · Not verified · 820 m
  3. Hut (Pidbuzh, 2)km 31 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 820 m
  4. Well (Svydnyk)km 36 from the start · Not verified · 635 m
  5. Mineral water pump room No. 8, 9, 10km 55.9 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 528 m
  6. Spring No. 20km 56.6 from the start · 280 m off the path · Not verified · 550 m

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