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Verkhovyna — to Yaremche, via Mount Bila Kobyla, Mount Makovytsia, Dovbush Rocks

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63.8 kmLength
2 447 mAscent
2 546 mDescent
1 488 mMax. altitude
489 mMin. altitude
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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Verkhovyna
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Верховель
from 3,000 UAH per night
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Green House
from 1,060 UAH per night
Cottage
Алинка
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Кам'яний рай
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Затишок
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Водограй Карпат
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Near the finish · Yaremche
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Край неба
from 3,300 UAH per night
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Осколок Довбуша
from 1,900 UAH per night
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Велика Ведмедиця
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FoRest
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Барви скелі - 2
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Мандри
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About the trail

Route Verkhovyna, via Mount Bila Kobyla, Mount Makovytsia and Dovbush Rocks to Yaremche. Along the route you will see: Museum of Hutsul life, ethnography and musical instruments by Roman Kumlyk, The Corkscrew Museum - Tasting room, Regional Museum of History and Local Lore of Hutsulshchyna, Verkhovyna, Museum Gallery of Hutsul traditions and rituals, Verkhovyna, Petro Shekerik-Donikovyi Museum, Verkhovyna, Assumption Church, Verkhovyna and 22 more.

At a glance

A multi-day route of 63.8 km with 2,447 m of ascent from Verkhovyna to Yaremche. Estimated time: 3 days of 6–8 h of walking (about 20 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–9 kmClimb of 860 m to Mount Bila Kobyla (1,477 m)
  2. 9–13 kmDescent of 210 m to Hut below Mount Bubenska
  3. 13–26 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,250–1,470 m, past Mount Munchelyk
  4. 26–29 kmDescent of 320 m (down to 1,144 m)
  5. 29–57 kmGentle ups and downs at 910–1,160 m
  6. 57–64 kmDescent of 450 m to Yaremche

Steepest kilometre: km 8–9, a climb of 430 m (≈41%), near Mount Bila Kobyla.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 6, 8, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 22 and 23 etc.. There are no springs between km 43 and 52 — carry at least 1.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Mount Bubenska (2) (km 14), Hut below Mount Vesnarka (km 15), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Kramy (km 17), Hut below Mount Rotylo (km 19), Hut on Polonyna Munchelyk (km 23), Hut “Foresters' Cabin” (km 23), Hut on Polonyna Pozheratul (km 23), Hut on Polonyna Ledeskul (2) (km 28) etc.. Places to stay near the start: Verkhovyna; near the finish: Yaremche.

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–17, ≈6.5 h — overnight: Mountain shelter on Polonyna Kramy (hut)
  2. Day 2: km 17–42, ≈7.5 h — overnight: Hut below Mount Mala-Rokyta (hut)
  3. Day 3: km 42–64, ≈6.5 h — finish

When to go

Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.

Getting there

Start: Verkhovyna. This is a one-way route: the finish is 39 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 time: 3 days of 6–8 h of walking (about 20 h in total, not counting stops).
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 6, 8, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 22 and 23 etc.. There are no springs between km 43 and 52 — carry at least 1.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Mount Bubenska (2) (km 14), Hut below Mount Vesnarka (km 15), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Kramy (km 17), Hut below Mount Rotylo (km 19), Hut on Polonyna Munchelyk (km 23), Hut “Foresters' Cabin” (km 23), Hut on Polonyna Pozheratul (km 23), Hut on Polonyna Ledeskul (2) (km 28) etc.. Places to stay near the start: Verkhovyna; near the finish: Yaremche. Possible overnight stops: Mountain shelter on Polonyna Kramy (km 17), Hut below Mount Mala-Rokyta (km 42).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Mount Bila Kobyla (8)km 6.1 from the start · Not verified · 898 m
  2. Spring below Mount Bila Kobyla (6)km 8 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 1 138 m
  3. Spring below Mount Bila Kobyla (5)km 9.7 from the start · 280 m off the path · Not verified · 1 322 m
  4. Spring below Mount Bila Kobyla (4)km 12 from the start · Not verified · 1 318 m
  5. Spring below Mount Bubenska (5)km 12.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 276 m
  6. Hut below Mount Bubenska (2)km 13.2 from the start · Not verified · 1 269 m
  7. Spring (Volova, 12)km 13.3 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 1 262 m
  8. Hut below Mount Vesnarkakm 14.6 from the start · 170 m off the path · Standing · 1 263 m

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What to see on the trail

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