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Preluka tract — to Lumshory village, via Runa polonyna, Lake Velyka Trostia

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17.8 kmLength
566 mAscent
1 148 mDescent
1 473 mMax. altitude
413 mMin. altitude
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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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Shcherbovets
Cottage
Homestead "Lukacha" Zhdeniyevo
Homestead
Private Homestead "Shcherbovets"
Homestead
Chalet "Kukavica" Shcherbovets
Hotel
Hotel-Bar "Extreme" Mykulychyn
Near the finish · Lumshory
Hotel
У Мирона
from 1,100 UAH per night
Hotel
У Сергія
from 2,750 UAH per night
Hotel
Над потоком
from 1,500 UAH per night
Cottage
Мисливська садиба
from 700 UAH per night
Hotel
Recreation Base "Lumshory"
Hotel
Complex "Myslyvska Sadiba" Lumshory (5 Chans, Pool, Beach)
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About the trail

Route Preluka tract, via Runa polonyna and Lake Velyka Trostia to Lumshory village. Along the route you will see: Lumshory waterfalls.

At a glance

A one-day route of 17.8 km with 566 m of ascent and 1,148 m of descent from Preluka tract to Lumshory village. Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–6 kmClimb of 510 m to Mount Rivna (1,480 m)
  2. 6–18 kmDescent of 1,050 m to Lumshory village

Steepest kilometre: km 11–12, a descent of 170 m (≈16%).

Water and overnight stays

A spring near the trail: at km 9. There are no springs between km 0 and 9 — carry at least 2 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut at Lake Komsomolske (km 13). Places to stay near the start: Shcherbovets; near the finish: Lumshory.

When to go

Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.

Getting there

Start: Preluka tract. Most places to stay near the start are in Shcherbovets. 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.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
A spring near the trail: at km 9. There are no springs between km 0 and 9 — carry at least 2 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 at Lake Komsomolske (km 13). Places to stay near the start: Shcherbovets; near the finish: Lumshory.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring (Lypovets, 3)km 8.5 from the start · Not verified · 1 253 m
  2. Hut at Lake Komsomolskekm 12 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 859 m

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