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Rakhiv — to Dragobrat, via Mount Blyznytsia

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29.7 kmLength
2 093 mAscent
1 249 mDescent
1 849 mMax. altitude
451 mMin. altitude
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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Rakhiv
Hotel
Смерекова хата
from 960 UAH per night
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Європа
from 720 UAH per night
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Марта
from 1,000 UAH per night
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у Петра
from 1,200 UAH per night
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Гостинниця
from 950 UAH per night
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Rakhiv Hotel & Apartments
from 740 UAH per night
Near the finish · Drahobrat
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Зелена дача
from 1,440 UAH per night
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Велика Ведмедиця
from 2,800 UAH per night
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У Роберта
from 1,980 UAH per night
Cottage
Полюс
from 3,480 UAH per night
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Трембіта
from 1,920 UAH per night
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Дім Звіздарюка (Пролісок)
from 2,110 UAH per night
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About the trail

Route Rakhiv, via Mount Blyznytsia to Dragobrat. Along the route you will see: Cathedral of the Descent of the Holy Spirit, Rakhiv, Church of St. John Nepomuk, Rakhiv, Mount Bliznytsia.

At a glance

A route of 29.7 km with 2,093 m of ascent from Rakhiv to Dragobrat. Estimated walking time: about 11 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. 0–8 kmClimb of 760 m (up to 1,219 m)
  2. 8–13 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,210–1,310 m, past Mount Terentyn
  3. 13–16 kmClimb of 210 m (up to 1,426 m)
  4. 16–21 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,310–1,430 m, past Mount Stara
  5. 21–25 kmClimb of 510 m (up to 1,834 m)
  6. 25–30 kmDescent of 510 m to Dragobrat

Steepest kilometre: km 24–25, a climb of 260 m (≈25%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 19, 21, 22 and 28. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter “Perelisok” (km 12), Hut on Polonyna Perelisok (km 14), Hut on Polonyna Staryi (2) (km 19), Mountain shelter “Drahobrat” (km 29). Places to stay near the start: Rakhiv; near the finish: Drahobrat.

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–14, ≈5.5 h — overnight: Hut on Polonyna Perelisok (hut)
  2. Day 2: km 14–30, ≈5.5 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 6 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Rakhiv. This is a one-way route: the finish is 21 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 11 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 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 19, 21, 22 and 28. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter “Perelisok” (km 12), Hut on Polonyna Perelisok (km 14), Hut on Polonyna Staryi (2) (km 19), Mountain shelter “Drahobrat” (km 29). Places to stay near the start: Rakhiv; near the finish: Drahobrat. Possible overnight stops: Hut on Polonyna Perelisok (km 14).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring (Rakhiv, 9)km 4.6 from the start · Not verified · 948 m
  2. Spring (Bilyn, 3)km 6.4 from the start · Not verified · 1 128 m
  3. Spring “Ukraine”km 7.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 239 m
  4. Spring (Bilyn, 6)km 8.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 279 m
  5. Mountain shelter “Perelisok”km 12 from the start · Standing · 1 234 m
  6. Spring (Bilyn, 5)km 12 from the start · 40 m off the path · Not verified · 1 232 m
  7. Spring (Trostyanets, 8)km 13.5 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 1 295 m
  8. Hut on Polonyna Perelisokkm 13.5 from the start · Not verified · 1 312 m

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What to see on the trail

Cathedral of the Descent of the Holy Spirit, RakhivCathedral of the Descent of the Holy Spirit, Rakhivaltitude 452 mThe three-domed church with a solemn main façade was built on the main square of Rakhiv from 1991 to 1993 according to the design of Rakhiv...Church of St. John Nepomuk, RakhivChurch of St. John Nepomuk, Rakhivaltitude 452 mJohn Nepomuky is one of the main architectural monuments of the small town of Rakhiv, Transcarpathian region.Mount BliznytsiaMount Bliznytsiaaltitude 1 883 mBlyznytsia (also called Bliznytsia, Blyzhnytsia) are two mountains of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the eastern part of the Svydovets...

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