Stara Huta village — to Mount Ihrovets, via Mount Vysoka
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 Stara Huta village, via Mount Vysoka to Mount Ihrovets. Along the route you will see: Srednya Mountain, Gora Vysoka, Mount Igrovets.
At a glance
A one-day route of 12.5 km with 1,271 m of ascent from Stara Huta village to Mount Ihrovets. Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–11 kmClimb of 1,000 m to Gora Vysoka (1,803 m)
- 11–12 kmAlong the ridge at 1,720–1,770 m
Steepest kilometre: km 9–11, a climb of 240 m (≈22%), near Gora Vysoka.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 2, 5, 7 and 8. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Places to stay near the start: Osmoloda.
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: Stara Huta village. Most places to stay near the start are in Osmoloda. This is a one-way route: the finish is 7 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 5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 2, 5, 7 and 8. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Places to stay near the start: Osmoloda.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring (Stara Huta, 2)km 2.3 from the start · Not verified · 859 m
- Spring below Mount Serednia (3)km 4.1 from the start · Not verified · 954 m
- Stream water below Mount Seredniakm 4.6 from the start · Not verified · 1 001 m
- Spring below Mount Serednia (2)km 6.4 from the start · Not verified · 1 201 m
- Spring below Mount Seredniakm 7.6 from the start · Not verified · 1 438 m
- Spring below Mount Vysokakm 8.3 from the start · Not verified · 1 482 m
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What to see on the trail
Srednya Mountainaltitude 1 639 mSerednya is a 1,639-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, which is located within the Gorgan mountain range.
Gora Vysokaaltitude 1 803 mMount Vysoka (1803.6 m) is one of the peaks of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the Gorgan mountain range.
Mount Igrovetsaltitude 1 804 mMount Igrovets is located on the Igrovyshche ridge and is the third highest peak in the Horhan mountain range (after Velyka and Mala Syvul) at 1804...Trails nearby
All trails
HardMulti-dayMarkedEast Carpathian Tourist TrailElevation profile635–1 819 m278.1 kmascent 14 105 m
HardTwo-dayUnmarkedStara Huta village loopvia Mount Vysoka, Mount IhrovetsElevation profile21.2 kmascent 1 925 mmax 1 789 m≈ 9 h walking
HardMulti-dayUnmarkedOsmoloda to Stara Huta villagevia Mount Vysoka, Mount Ihrovets +1Elevation profile651–1 797 m33.4 kmascent 2 125 m≈ 12.5 h walking