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Osmoloda — Mount Grofa, via Kotelets, Plistse

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9.8 kmLength
1 282 mAscent
313 mDescent
1 732 mMax. altitude
763 mMin. altitude

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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Osmoloda
Homestead
Homestead "Arnika" Osmoloda
Homestead
Complex "Hants" Osmoloda
Homestead
Михайлова садиба
Near the finish · Osmoloda
Homestead
"U Davidka i Matviika"
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Готельний комплекс "Вільні вітри" Осмолода
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Homestead "Faini Karpaty" Osmoloda
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Homestead "Albertville" Osmoloda
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About the trail

Route Osmoloda – Kotelets – Plistse – Mount Grofa. Has green marking (local routes). Along the route you will see: Mount Grofa, Grofa landscape reserve.

At a glance

A one-day route of 9.8 km with 1,282 m of ascent from Osmoloda to Mount Grofa. Estimated walking time: about 4.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.

Route stages

  1. 0–10 kmClimb of 960 m to Mount Grofa (1,748 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 8–9.5, a climb of 270 m (≈23%), near Polonyna Plisce.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 6.5 and 8.5.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Plistse (km 8.5). Places to stay near the start: Osmoloda.

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible.

Getting there

Start: Osmoloda. 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 4.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 6.5 and 8.5.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Plistse (km 8.5). Places to stay near the start: Osmoloda.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Mount Hrofa (3)km 5.4 from the start · Not verified · 1 148 m
  2. Spring on Polonyna Plistse (3)km 6.1 from the start · 230 m off the path · Not verified · 1 414 m
  3. Hut on Polonyna Plistsekm 7 from the start · Standing · 1 445 m
  4. Spring on Polonyna Plistse (2)km 7 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 1 452 m

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What to see on the trail

Mount GrofaMount Grofaaltitude 1 748 mMount Hrofa (height - 1748 m) is a well-known peak among lovers of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the Gorgan Mountains within the landscape...Grofa landscape reserveGrofa landscape reservealtitude 901 mIf there is a river on the reserve's territory that is considered one of the cleanest in Europe, it says a lot about the area.

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