Skoleloop, via Kamianka Waterfall, Lake Zhuravlyne
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, via Kamianka Waterfall and Lake Zhuravlyne to Skole. Along the route you will see: Skole Beskydy National Nature Park, Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, Skole, Kamianka waterfall, Lake Zhuravlyne (Dead Lake).
At a glance
A one-day loop route of 17.7 km with 619 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Skole. Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 410–470 m
- 3–6 kmClimb of 220 m (up to 673 m)
- 6–11 kmDescent of 230 m (down to 446 m)
- 11–18 kmGentle ups and downs at 400–460 m
Steepest kilometre: km 6–7, a descent of 160 m (≈14%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 1, 9, 11 and 14.
Places to stay near the start and finish: Skole.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
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 5.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 1, 9, 11 and 14.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Places to stay near the start and finish: Skole.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring (Skole, 8)km 0.7 from the start · 150 m off the path · Has water · 453 m
- Spring (Skole, 9)km 1.2 from the start · Not verified · 445 m
- Spring (Kamianka, 4)km 7.7 from the start · Not verified · 567 m
- Spring (Dubyna, 5)km 9.7 from the start · Not verified · 489 m
- Spring (Dubyna, 3)km 11.9 from the start · 240 m off the path · Not verified · 487 m
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What to see on the trail
Skole Beskydy National Nature Parkaltitude 439 mSkole Beskydy is a land of rugged, majestic mountains that proudly stretch over 35 thousand hectares.
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,...
Kamianka waterfallaltitude 427 m"Kamianka Waterfall or Kamianka Waterfall is the most famous waterfall located on the mountain river of the same name near the village of Dubyna,...
Lake Zhuravlyne (Dead Lake)altitude 599 mThere is one mysterious place in the Skole Beskydy National Nature Park - Zhuravlyne Lake, also called Dead Lake.Trails nearby
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