Iltsi village – Vesnarka polonyna
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It may be partly marked. Unmarked trails have no information boards, signposts or auxiliary signs (water, campsite, etc.). The decision to walk the trail is entirely your own responsibility.
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About the trail
Route Iltsi village – Vesnarka polonyna. Along the route you will see: Museum of mushrooms, Iltsi, Museum of Hutsul life, Krasnyk.
At a glance
A one-day route of 9.8 km with 750 m of ascent from Iltsi village to Vesnarka polonyna. Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 630–670 m
- 4–7 kmClimb of 470 m (up to 1,133 m)
- 7–8 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,100–1,150 m
- 8–9 kmClimb of 130 m (up to 1,242 m)
- 9–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,240–1,260 m
Steepest kilometre: km 6–7, a climb of 210 m (≈21%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 3.5 and 10.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Vesnarka (5) (km 10). Places to stay near the start and finish: Verkhovyna.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Iltsi village. Most places to stay near the start are in Verkhovyna. This is a one-way route: the finish is 4 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 3.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 3.5 and 10.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Vesnarka (5) (km 10). Places to stay near the start and finish: Verkhovyna.
Water and shelter on the route
- Drinking water (Krasnyk, 2)km 3.5 from the start · Not verified · 654 m
- Hut on Polonyna Vesnarka (5)km 9.7 from the start · Poor condition · 1 245 m
- Spring (Bystrets, 4)km 9.7 from the start · 300 m off the path · Not verified · 1 247 m
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What to see on the trail
Museum of mushrooms, Iltsialtitude 813 mThe Mushroom Museum opens its doors to the fabulous and amazing world of mushrooms and forests.
Museum of Hutsul life, Krasnykaltitude 699 mThe museum has been open since 2011. It is housed in a Hutsul house, which was built in 2009 on the model of the eighteenth century. ...Trails nearby
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