Stara Huta village – Borevka Pass
12.2 kmLength
431 mAscent
1 091 mDescent
1 351 mMax. altitude
662 mMin. altitude
Trail map
Where to stay nearby
Near the start · Osmoloda
Near the finish · Osmoloda
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About the trail
Route Stara Huta village – Borevka Pass. Has green marking (local routes).
At a glance
A one-day route of 12.2 km with 431 m of ascent and 1,091 m of descent from Stara Huta village to Borevka Pass. Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–5 kmDescent of 450 m (down to 859 m)
- 5–12 kmGentle ups and downs at 660–860 m
Steepest kilometre: km 3–4, a descent of 230 m (≈23%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2 and 8.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Kosharky (km 7). Places to stay near the finish: Osmoloda.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Stara Huta village. This is a one-way route: the finish is 10 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 4 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2 and 8.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Kosharky (km 7). Places to stay near the finish: Osmoloda.
Water and shelter on the route
- Drinking water below Mount Borevkakm 0 from the start · 230 m off the path · Not verified · 1 342 m
- Drinking water below Mount Ihrovetskm 1.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 241 m
- Hut on Polonyna Kosharkykm 6.9 from the start · Not verified · 769 m
- Spring (Stara Huta, 4)km 8.3 from the start · Not verified · 756 m
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