Voronenko village – Ozirna polonyna

At a glance

A one-day route of 10.5 km with 263 m of ascent and 842 m of descent from Voronenko village to Ozirna polonyna. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.

Route stages

1. 0–6 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,170–1,410 m
2. 6–8 kmDescent of 280 m (down to 910 m)
3. 8–11 kmGentle ups and downs at 820–910 m

Steepest kilometre: km 6–7, a descent of 180 m (≈17%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1, 3, 6 and 7.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Serednia (km 1), Hut on Polonyna Hryhorivka (km 3), Hut (Voronenko, 3) (km 6), Hut (Voronenko) (km 6), Hut (Voronenko, 4) (km 6). Places to stay near the start: Vorokhta; near the finish: Yablunytsia.

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Voronenko village. Most places to stay near the start are in Vorokhta. This is a one-way route: the finish is 6 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 walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops.

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1, 3, 6 and 7.

Where can I stay overnight?

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Serednia (km 1), Hut on Polonyna Hryhorivka (km 3), Hut (Voronenko, 3) (km 6), Hut (Voronenko) (km 6), Hut (Voronenko, 4) (km 6). Places to stay near the start: Vorokhta; near the finish: Yablunytsia.