Pylypets village — to Svaliava, via Mount Hemba, Mount Stiy, Vovchyi village
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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 Pylypets village, via Mount Hemba, Mount Stiy and Vovchyi village to Svaliava. Along the route you will see: Mount Gemba, Mount Veliky Verkh, Mount Stii.
At a glance
A route of 40.2 km with 1,359 m of ascent from Pylypets village to Svaliava. Estimated walking time: about 12.5 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
- 0–15 kmClimb of 950 m to Mount Stii (1,681 m)
- 15–23 kmDescent of 1,130 m (down to 500 m)
- 23–40 kmGentle ups and downs at 190–510 m
Steepest kilometre: km 22–23, a descent of 240 m (≈23%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 2, 4, 5, 13, 17, 29 and 36. There are no springs between km 17 and 29 — carry at least 2 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Places to stay near the start: Pylypets; near the finish: Svalyava.
A possible split into days:
- Day 1: km 0–16, ≈6 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
- Day 2: km 16–40, ≈6 h — finish
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: Pylypets village. Most places to stay near the start are in Pylypets. 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.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 12.5 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 2, 4, 5, 13, 17, 29 and 36. There are no springs between km 17 and 29 — carry at least 2 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Places to stay near the start: Pylypets; near the finish: Svalyava.
Water and shelter on the route
- Drinking water (Podobovets)km 1.5 from the start · Not verified · 784 m
- Spring below Mount Hemba (8)km 3.9 from the start · Not verified · 1 026 m
- Spring below Mount Hemba (7)km 5.1 from the start · 210 m off the path · Not verified · 1 157 m
- Spring below Mount Stii (4)km 12.6 from the start · 290 m off the path · Not verified · 1 320 m
- Spring below Mount Stiikm 16.3 from the start · 230 m off the path · Not verified · 1 257 m
- Captured spring (Vovchyi)km 27.6 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 296 m
- Spring (Vovchyi)km 28.4 from the start · Not verified · 323 m
- Mineral spring “Kvass”km 34.5 from the start · 230 m off the path · Not verified · 221 m
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What to see on the trail
Mount Gembaaltitude 1 491 mHemba (also known as Hymba) is a very popular mountain in the Ukrainian Carpathians, located on the border of two districts of the Zakarpattia...
Mount Veliky Verkhaltitude 1 598 mMount Velykyi Verkh is a 1,598-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located within the Borzhava Polonyna.
Mount Stiialtitude 1 681 mStiy (also known as Stoy) is the highest peak of the Polonyna Borzhava mountain range on the Polonyna ridge (Polonyna Beskyd), located in the inner...Trails nearby
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