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Rakhiv – Mount Blyznytsia

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23.2 kmLength
1 256 mAscent
2 648 mDescent
1 850 mMax. altitude
447 mMin. altitude

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Near the start · Drahobrat
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Near the finish · Rakhiv
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About the trail

Route Rakhiv – Mount Blyznytsia. Has blue marking (most notable or interesting routes). Along the route you will see: Mount Bliznytsia, Cathedral of the Descent of the Holy Spirit, Rakhiv, Church of St. John Nepomuk, Rakhiv.

At a glance

A one-day route of 23.2 km with 1,256 m of ascent and 2,648 m of descent from Rakhiv to Mount Blyznytsia. Estimated walking time: about 8 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: blue.

Route stages

  1. 0–12 kmDescent of 610 m to Mountain shelter “Perelisok”
  2. 12–16 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,220–1,330 m, past Mount Terentyn
  3. 16–23 kmDescent of 850 m to Mount Blyznytsia

Steepest kilometre: km 1–2, a descent of 280 m (≈28%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 11, 12, 16, 17 and 19. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Perelisok (km 11), Mountain shelter “Perelisok” (km 12). Places to stay near the start: Drahobrat; near the finish: Rakhiv.

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 3 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Rakhiv. Most places to stay near the start are in Drahobrat. This is a one-way route: the finish is 18 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 8 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 11, 12, 16, 17 and 19. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Perelisok (km 11), Mountain shelter “Perelisok” (km 12). Places to stay near the start: Drahobrat; near the finish: Rakhiv.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Mount Blyznytsia (5)km 1.3 from the start · 250 m off the path · Weak flow · 1 759 m
  2. Spring (Trostyanets, 18)km 3.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 504 m
  3. Spring (Trostyanets, 14)km 3.5 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 1 418 m
  4. Spring (Trostyanets, 9)km 4.2 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 1 323 m
  5. Spring (Trostyanets, 12)km 5.2 from the start · Not verified · 1 303 m
  6. Spring (Trostyanets, 16)km 7.6 from the start · 300 m off the path · Not verified · 1 300 m
  7. Hut on Polonyna Perelisokkm 10.8 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 1 312 m
  8. Spring (Trostyanets, 8)km 10.9 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 1 295 m

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What to see on the trail

Mount BliznytsiaMount Bliznytsiaaltitude 1 883 mBlyznytsia (also called Bliznytsia, Blyzhnytsia) are two mountains of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the eastern part of the Svydovets...Cathedral of the Descent of the Holy Spirit, RakhivCathedral of the Descent of the Holy Spirit, Rakhivaltitude 452 mThe three-domed church with a solemn main façade was built on the main square of Rakhiv from 1991 to 1993 according to the design of Rakhiv...Church of St. John Nepomuk, RakhivChurch of St. John Nepomuk, Rakhivaltitude 452 mJohn Nepomuky is one of the main architectural monuments of the small town of Rakhiv, Transcarpathian region.

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