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Pylypets village — to Volovets village, via Shypit Waterfall, Mount Hemba, Mount Stiy, Mount Velykyi Verkh

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30.2 kmLength
1 519 mAscent
1 702 mDescent
1 682 mMax. altitude
479 mMin. altitude
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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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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Pylypets
Hotel
У Юлі
from 920 UAH per night
Cottage
Під березами
from 4,620 UAH per night
Hotel
У Міші та Ані
from 990 UAH per night
Cottage
Moder House
from 3,500 UAH per night
Hotel
AINO Hotel
from 1,900 UAH per night
Cottage
Yellow House
from 6,600 UAH per night
Near the finish · Volovets
Motel
Надія
from 880 UAH per night
Hotel
Грінвіч
from 1,200 UAH per night
Hotel
Гірська Роса
from 1,100 UAH per night
Hotel
У Катерини
from 1,060 UAH per night
Hotel
Hotel "Viktoriya" Volovec
Homestead
Садиба "У Віталія" Воловець
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About the trail

Route Pylypets village, via Shypit Waterfall, Mount Hemba, Mount Stiy and Mount Velykyi Verkh to Volovets village. Along the route you will see: "Shypit Waterfall" Pylypets, Mount Gemba, Mount Veliky Verkh, Mount Stii, Holy Ascension Church, Volovets.

At a glance

A route of 30.2 km with 1,519 m of ascent from Pylypets village to Volovets village. Estimated walking time: about 10 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

  1. 0–14 kmClimb of 990 m to Mount Stii (1,681 m)
  2. 14–18 kmAlong the ridge at 1,470–1,670 m
  3. 18–20 kmDescent of 280 m (down to 1,300 m)
  4. 20–22 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,260–1,320 m, past Mount Plai
  5. 22–28 kmDescent of 750 m (down to 561 m)
  6. 28–30 kmGentle ups and downs at 480–570 m

Steepest kilometre: km 5–6, a climb of 220 m (≈21%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 2, 4, 16, 20, 22, 24 and 26. There are no springs between km 5 and 16 — 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: Volovets.

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–13, ≈5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  2. Day 2: km 13–30, ≈5 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 7 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 10 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 10 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, 16, 20, 22, 24 and 26. There are no springs between km 5 and 16 — 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: Volovets.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring (Podobovets, 2)km 1.7 from the start · Not verified · 763 m
  2. Spring below Mount Hemba (5)km 2.4 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 822 m
  3. Spring below Mount Hemba (6)km 4 from the start · Not verified · 1 089 m
  4. Spring below Mount Hemba (7)km 4.7 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 1 157 m
  5. Spring below Mount Stii (4)km 14.9 from the start · 290 m off the path · Not verified · 1 320 m
  6. Spring below Mount Biletskyi Verkhkm 15.4 from the start · 290 m off the path · Not verified · 1 337 m
  7. Spring below Mount Velykyi Verkh (2)km 18.8 from the start · 280 m off the path · Not verified · 1 235 m
  8. Spring (Huklyvyi, 2)km 21.3 from the start · 290 m off the path · Not verified · 1 166 m

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What to see on the trail

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