Volovets – Mount Plai
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About the trail
Route Volovets – Mount Plai. Has yellow marking (short routes, connecting paths, shortcuts). Along the route you will see: Holy Ascension Church, Volovets.
At a glance
A short route of 8.4 km with 316 m of ascent and 1,140 m of descent from Mount Plai to Volovets. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–1.5 kmDescent of 260 m (down to 1,046 m)
- 1.5–2.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,020–1,050 m
- 2.5–8.5 kmDescent of 540 m to Volovets
Steepest kilometre: km 0.5–1.5, a descent of 220 m (≈22%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0.5, 2 and 4.
Places to stay near the start and finish: Volovets.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Mount Plai. Most places to stay near the start are in Volovets. This is a one-way route: the finish is 5 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 2.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0.5, 2 and 4.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Places to stay near the start and finish: Volovets.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring (Huklyvyi, 2)km 0.4 from the start · 290 m off the path · Not verified · 1 166 m
- Spring (Huklyvyi, 4)km 1 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 1 110 m
- Spring (Huklyvyi, 5)km 1.9 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 1 071 m
- Spring (Huklyvyi, 12)km 3.9 from the start · Not verified · 831 m
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