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Pylypets villageloop, via Shypit Waterfall, Mount Hemba

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17.7 kmLength
1 039 mAscent
1 031 mDescent
1 530 mMax. altitude
683 mMin. altitude
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Where to stay nearby

Near the start & finish · Pylypets
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Карпатські мрії
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У дядька
from 2,750 UAH per night
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Стара Хата
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Обічка
from 1,320 UAH per night
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Moder House
from 3,500 UAH per night
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Під березами
from 4,620 UAH per night
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About the trail

Route Pylypets village, via Shypit Waterfall and Mount Hemba to Pylypets village.

At a glance

A one-day loop route of 17.7 km with 1,039 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Pylypets village. Estimated walking time: about 6 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–9 kmClimb of 840 m to Mount Gemba (1,491 m)
  2. 9–18 kmDescent of 830 m (down to 692 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 12–13, a descent of 340 m (≈32%), near Hut below Mount Hemba.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 2, 5, 6, 13 and 15. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Mount Hemba (km 13). Places to stay near the start: Pylypets.

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Pylypets village. Most places to stay near the start are in Pylypets. This is a loop: it brings you back to the start.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 6 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 2, 5, 6, 13 and 15. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Mount Hemba (km 13). Places to stay near the start: Pylypets.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Drinking water (Podobovets)km 2.3 from the start · Not verified · 784 m
  2. Spring below Mount Hemba (8)km 4.8 from the start · Not verified · 1 026 m
  3. Spring below Mount Hemba (7)km 5.9 from the start · 210 m off the path · Not verified · 1 157 m
  4. Spring below Mount Velykyi Verkh (9)km 11.6 from the start · Not verified · 1 187 m
  5. Spring below Mount Hemba (3)km 12.3 from the start · Not verified · 989 m
  6. Hut below Mount Hembakm 12.3 from the start · Not verified · 992 m
  7. Spring below Mount Hemba (5)km 13.6 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 822 m
  8. Spring (Podobovets)km 14.1 from the start · Not verified · 760 m

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