Turia Poliana village — to Lumshory village, via Voievodyn Waterfall, Runa polonyna
Unmarked trailmore
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 Turia Poliana village, via Voievodyn Waterfall and Runa polonyna to Lumshory village. Along the route you will see: Vojvodyn waterfall, Lumshory waterfalls.
At a glance
A route of 32.8 km with 2,101 m of ascent from Turia Poliana village to Lumshory village. Estimated walking time: about 11.5 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–9 kmClimb of 590 m to Vojvodyn waterfall
- 9–11 kmDescent of 220 m (down to 647 m)
- 11–22 kmClimb of 830 m to Mount Rivna (1,480 m)
- 22–33 kmDescent of 980 m to Lumshory village
Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a climb of 490 m (≈43%), near Hut.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 1, 13 and 25. There are no springs between km 13 and 25 — carry at least 2.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Polianska Huta) (km 0), Hut at Lake Komsomolske (km 29). Places to stay near the start: Zhdenievo; near the finish: Lumshory.
A possible split into days:
- Day 1: km 0–15, ≈6 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
- Day 2: km 15–33, ≈6 h — finish
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Turia Poliana village. Most places to stay near the start are in Zhdenievo. This is a one-way route: the finish is 11 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 11.5 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 1, 13 and 25. There are no springs between km 13 and 25 — carry at least 2.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Polianska Huta) (km 0), Hut at Lake Komsomolske (km 29). Places to stay near the start: Zhdenievo; near the finish: Lumshory.
Water and shelter on the route
- Hut (Polianska Huta)km 0 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 445 m
- Spring (Polianska Huta)km 1 from the start · Not verified · 477 m
- Spring (Zbyny)km 11.3 from the start · Not verified · 796 m
- Spring (Lypovets, 3)km 21.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 253 m
- Hut at Lake Komsomolskekm 24.8 from the start · 210 m off the path · Not verified · 859 m
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What to see on the trail
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Lumshory waterfallsaltitude 483 mLumshory waterfalls are a group of waterfalls in the Ukrainian Carpathians, a hydrological natural monument of local importance (called "Waterfall...Trails nearby
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