Skoleloop, via Mount Parashka
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 Skole – Mount Parashka – Skole. Along the route you will see: Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, Skole, Mount Parashka.
At a glance
A one-day loop route of 20.3 km with 1,494 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Skole. Estimated walking time: about 7.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–6 kmClimb of 1,020 m (up to 1,132 m)
- 6–14 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,080–1,240 m, past Mount Zelena, Mount Parashka, Mount Tymkiv Verkh, Mount Obroslyi Verkh
- 14–19 kmDescent of 650 m to Opir River
- 19–20 kmGentle ups and downs at 420–440 m
Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a climb of 400 m (≈40%), near Hut.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 1, 6, 8, 16 and 19. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Skole) (km 1), Mountain shelter below Mount Parashka (km 10). Places to stay near the start and finish: Skole.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Skole. This is a loop: it brings you back to the start.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 7.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 1, 6, 8, 16 and 19. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Skole) (km 1), Mountain shelter below Mount Parashka (km 10). Places to stay near the start and finish: Skole.
Water and shelter on the route
- Mineral spring “Naftusia” (2)km 1 from the start · Not verified · 463 m
- Hut (Skole)km 1.1 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 489 m
- Spring (Skole)km 5.7 from the start · Weak flow · 1 083 m
- Spring below Mount Parashka (7)km 7.6 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 1 087 m
- Spring below Mount Parashka (6)km 8.4 from the start · 150 m off the path · Not verified · 1 109 m
- Mountain shelter below Mount Parashkakm 9.7 from the start · 230 m off the path · Not verified · 1 143 m
- Spring (Skole, 3)km 16.2 from the start · Dried up · 880 m
- Well (Skole)km 18.8 from the start · Not verified · 452 m
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What to see on the trail
Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, Skolealtitude 439 mThe Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary appeared in Skole in 1896. Before it was built, there was only one wooden church in the small town,...
Mount Parashkaaltitude 1 268 mParashka (also known as Paraska) is the highest mountain of the eponymous ridge located in the Skole Beskydy.Trails nearby
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