Lumshory – Nevytske Castle

At a glance

A multi-day route of 40.9 km with 2,234 m of ascent from Lumshory to Nevytske Castle. Estimated time: 2 days of 6–7 h of walking (about 14 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: red.

Route stages

1. 0–8 kmClimb of 670 m (up to 938 m)
2. 8–20 kmDescent of 760 m (down to 181 m)
3. 20–29 kmGentle ups and downs at 170–520 m
4. 29–34 kmClimb of 440 m (up to 864 m)
5. 34–41 kmDescent of 400 m to Nevytske Castle

Steepest kilometre: km 32–33, a climb of 200 m (≈20%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 5, 8, 9, 11, 15, 32 and 38. There are no springs between km 15 and 32 — carry at least 3 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Places to stay near the start: Uzhhorod; near the finish: Lumshory.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–22, ≈7 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
2. Day 2: km 22–41, ≈7 h — finish

When to go

The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.

Getting there

Start: Lumshory. Most places to stay near the start are in Uzhhorod. This is a one-way route: the finish is 26 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 time: 2 days of 6–7 h of walking (about 14 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 5, 8, 9, 11, 15, 32 and 38. There are no springs between km 15 and 32 — carry at least 3 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Where can I stay overnight?

Places to stay near the start: Uzhhorod; near the finish: Lumshory.