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Mykulychyn village — to Voronenko village, via Mount Khorde, Mount Pozhyzhevska, Mount Hoverla, Mount Kukul

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93 kmLength
4 482 mAscent
4 251 mDescent
2 036 mMax. altitude
585 mMin. altitude
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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Mykulychyn
Hotel
Соломія
from 4,000 UAH per night
Hotel
Хатина Мисливця
from 4,440 UAH per night
Hotel
Майя Шале
from 12,000 UAH per night
Cottage
Майя
from 11,000 UAH per night
Hotel
Надія і П
from 1,650 UAH per night
Hotel
Добродій
from 1,100 UAH per night
Near the finish · Vorokhta
Cottage
Тиша
from 3,000 UAH per night
Cottage
D.A.T hill
from 5,280 UAH per night
Cottage
Час душі
from 1,100 UAH per night
Hotel
Топірець
from 2,200 UAH per night
Homestead
Homestead "Topirets" Vorokhta
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About the trail

Route Mykulychyn village, via Mount Khorde, Mount Pozhyzhevska, Mount Hoverla and Mount Kukul to Voronenko village. Along the route you will see: Trinity Church, Mykulychyn, Museum of customary symbols of the Hutsul region (Mykulychyn), Mount Lisniv, Mount Khorde, Kryvopillia Pass, Kryvopillia, Kostrich Ridge and 6 more.

At a glance

A multi-day route of 93 km with 4,482 m of ascent from Mykulychyn village to Voronenko village. Estimated time: 4 days of 6–9 h of walking (about 30.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–61 kmGentle ups and downs at 580–1,560 m, past Mount Lisniv, Mount Khorde, Mount Kostrycha, Mount Kostrych
  2. 61–69 kmClimb of 850 m to Mount Hoverla (2,061 m)
  3. 69–72 kmDescent of 660 m (down to 1,337 m)
  4. 72–93 kmGentle ups and downs at 830–1,550 m, past Mount Velyka Kozmeska

Steepest kilometre: km 69–71, a descent of 340 m (≈31%), near Mount Hoverla.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 4, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 17, 20, 21 and 23 etc.. There are no springs between km 57 and 66 — carry at least 2 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter (Mykulychyn, 2) (km 1), Hut (Mykulychyn, 7) (km 3), Hut below Mount Lisniv (km 8), Hut below Mount Lisniv (3) (km 10), Hut below Mount Kuniklyva (km 11), Mountain shelter (Tatariv) (km 16), Mountain shelter below Mount Khorde (km 20), Hut below Mount Khorde (km 22) etc.. Places to stay near the start: Mykulychyn; near the finish: Vorokhta.

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–22, ≈7.5 h — overnight: Hut below Mount Khorde (hut)
  2. Day 2: km 22–43, ≈7 h — overnight: Hut on Polonyna Vesnarka (3) (hut)
  3. Day 3: km 43–69, ≈8.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  4. Day 4: km 69–93, ≈7.5 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 10 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Mykulychyn village. Most places to stay near the start are in Mykulychyn. This is a one-way route: the finish is 14 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: 4 days of 6–9 h of walking (about 30.5 h in total, not counting stops).
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 4, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 17, 20, 21 and 23 etc.. There are no springs between km 57 and 66 — carry at least 2 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter (Mykulychyn, 2) (km 1), Hut (Mykulychyn, 7) (km 3), Hut below Mount Lisniv (km 8), Hut below Mount Lisniv (3) (km 10), Hut below Mount Kuniklyva (km 11), Mountain shelter (Tatariv) (km 16), Mountain shelter below Mount Khorde (km 20), Hut below Mount Khorde (km 22) etc.. Places to stay near the start: Mykulychyn; near the finish: Vorokhta. Possible overnight stops: Hut below Mount Khorde (km 22), Hut on Polonyna Vesnarka (3) (km 43).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Mountain shelter (Mykulychyn, 2)km 0.9 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 588 m
  2. Hut (Mykulychyn, 7)km 3 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 731 m
  3. Spring (Mykulychyn, 23)km 3.7 from the start · Not verified · 813 m
  4. Spring below Mount Lisniv (3)km 6 from the start · Not verified · 1 090 m
  5. Spring below Mount Lisniv (5)km 6.6 from the start · 150 m off the path · Not verified · 1 149 m
  6. Spring below Mount Lisniv (6)km 7.6 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 1 167 m
  7. Hut below Mount Lisnivkm 7.7 from the start · 220 m off the path · Standing · 1 172 m
  8. Spring below Mount Lisniv (7)km 9 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 1 226 m

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What to see on the trail

Trinity Church, MykulychynTrinity Church, Mykulychynaltitude 622 mThe church is made entirely of wood in the Hutsul style. The temple is remarkable for its power.Museum of customary symbols of the Hutsul region (Mykulychyn)Museum of customary symbols of the Hutsul region (Mykulychyn)altitude 622 mDid you know that the Museum of Customary Symbols of the Hutsul Region (Mykulychyn) and its exhibition are housed in three rooms of an old hut?Mount LisnivMount Lisnivaltitude 1 257 mMount Lisniv is a 1257-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, which is located on the territory of the Pokutsko-Bukovyna mountain range.Mount KhordeMount Khordealtitude 1 479 mMount Khorde is a 1479-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, which is located within the Pokutsko-Bukovyna Carpathians.Kryvopillia Pass, KryvopilliaKryvopillia Pass, Kryvopilliaaltitude 895 mKryvopillia Pass is one of the most difficult passes in the Ukrainian Carpathians. It is located within the Verkhovyna-Putyla lowlands (in its...Kostrich RidgeKostrich Ridgealtitude 1 564 mThe ridge is located in the Verkhovyna district and is a well-known tourist attraction in the Carpathians.Mount PozhyzhevskaMount Pozhyzhevskaaltitude 1 822 mMount Pozhyzhevska (or Pozhezhevska) is one of the peaks of the Ukrainian Carpathians. It is located in the northwestern part of the Chornohora...Mount DantsizhMount Dantsizhaltitude 1 850 mDantsizh (also known as Danzer) is a peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, 1850 meters high. The mountain is located on the Chornohora mountain range ...Mount BreskulMount Breskulaltitude 1 911 mBreskul (another name for the mountain is Bretskul), 1911 meters high, is a famous mountain peak in the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the...Mount HoverlaMount Hoverlaaltitude 2 061 mMount Hoverla has a difficult route and you need to prepare for the climb in advance. You need an experienced friend, company, or guide to go...Mount KukulMount Kukulaltitude 1 539 mKukul (another name - Kukul) is a 1539-meter peak in the Ukrainian Carpathians, which is located in the northern direction of the Chornohora...Polonyna Kukul (Kukul), VoronenkoPolonyna Kukul (Kukul), Voronenkoaltitude 1 440 mPolonyna Kukul is a mountain meadow in the Ukrainian Carpathians, within the Kukul ridge (Kukul mountain - 1539 m), administratively located within...

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