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Berezniky village – Mount Zhyd-Mahura

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17.4 kmLength
1 382 mAscent
346 mDescent
1 490 mMax. altitude
297 mMin. altitude
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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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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Svalyava
Hotel
Forest House
from 4,200 UAH per night
Hotel
Family Green
from 3,080 UAH per night
Homestead
Private Homestead "Forest House"
Near the finish · Pylypets
Hotel
Будиночок в горах
from 1,320 UAH per night
Hotel
Еко-курорт Ізки
from 6,720 UAH per night
Cottage
Затишний будиночок
from 2,500 UAH per night
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На Лузі
from 1,560 UAH per night
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У Володі
from 570 UAH per night
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Лісова тиша
from 1,000 UAH per night
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About the trail

Route Berezniky village – Mount Zhyd-Mahura. Along the route you will see: Mount Zhid-Magura.

At a glance

A one-day route of 17.4 km with 1,382 m of ascent from Berezniky village to Mount Zhyd-Mahura. Estimated walking time: about 6.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–12 kmGentle ups and downs at 300–610 m
  2. 12–16 kmClimb of 870 m to Mount Zhid-Magura (1,517 m)
  3. 16–17 kmDescent of 140 m to Mount Zhyd-Mahura

Steepest kilometre: km 12–13, a climb of 350 m (≈35%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 8, 16 and 17. There are no springs between km 0 and 8 — 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 in the Borzhava river valley (km 9). Places to stay near the finish: Pylypets.

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Berezniky village. This is a one-way route: the finish is 12 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.

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FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 6.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 8, 16 and 17. There are no springs between km 0 and 8 — 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 in the Borzhava river valley (km 9). Places to stay near the finish: Pylypets.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring (Potik, 2)km 8.2 from the start · Not verified · 450 m
  2. Hut in the Borzhava river valleykm 9.2 from the start · Standing · 479 m
  3. Spring below Mount Zhyd–Mahura (2)km 15.5 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 1 410 m
  4. Spring below Mount Zhyd–Mahura (4)km 16.3 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 1 415 m

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