Pashkivtsi — Mount Pikui, via Shcherbovets

At a glance

A short route of 6.8 km with 58 m of ascent and 965 m of descent from Mount Pikui to Pashkivtsi. Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: blue.

Route stages

1. 0–7 kmDescent of 900 m to Pashkivtsi

Steepest kilometre: km 0.5–1.5, a descent of 330 m (≈33%), near Mount Pikui.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 1 and 3.5.

Places to stay near the start: Zhdenievo; near the finish: Shcherbovets.

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 Pikui. Most places to stay near the start are in Zhdenievo. 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.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?

Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops.

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 1 and 3.5.

Where can I stay overnight?

Places to stay near the start: Zhdenievo; near the finish: Shcherbovets.