No. 505 Tukhlia – Turka

At a glance

A multi-day route of 56.9 km with 1,686 m of ascent from Tukhlia to Turka. Estimated time: 2 days of 7–10 h of walking (about 17 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: yellow.

Route stages

1. 0–3 kmClimb of 270 m (up to 810 m)
2. 3–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 800–1,000 m
3. 10–12 kmDescent of 390 m to St. Nicholas Church
4. 12–39 kmGentle ups and downs at 600–1,180 m, past Mount Vysokyi Verkh
5. 39–46 kmDescent of 440 m (down to 615 m)
6. 46–57 kmGentle ups and downs at 550–670 m

Steepest kilometre: km 11–12, a descent of 230 m (≈23%), near St. Nicholas Church.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 3, 8, 12, 25, 29, 32 and 36. There are no springs between km 37 and 57 — carry at least 3 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Kozova) (km 10), Hut (Sukhyi Potik) (km 29). Places to stay near the start: Slavske.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–29, ≈9 h — overnight: Hut (Sukhyi Potik) (hut)
2. Day 2: km 29–57, ≈8 h — finish

When to go

Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.

Getting there

Start: Tukhlia. Most places to stay near the start are in Slavske. This is a one-way route: the finish is 42 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 7–10 h of walking (about 17 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 3, 8, 12, 25, 29, 32 and 36. There are no springs between km 37 and 57 — carry at least 3 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Where can I stay overnight?

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Kozova) (km 10), Hut (Sukhyi Potik) (km 29). Places to stay near the start: Slavske. Possible overnight stops: Hut (Sukhyi Potik) (km 29).