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Rakhiv — to Ust-Chorna village, via Mount Blyznytsia, Mount Unhariaska, Mount Tempa

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63 kmLength
2 659 mAscent
2 740 mDescent
1 848 mMax. altitude
519 mMin. altitude
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Near the start · Rakhiv
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About the trail

Route Rakhiv, via Mount Blyznytsia, Mount Unhariaska and Mount Tempa to Ust-Chorna village. Along the route you will see: Cathedral of the Descent of the Holy Spirit, Rakhiv, Mount Bliznytsia, Mount Stih (Dragobrat), Mount Velykyi Kotel, Lake Vorozheskaya, Lake Gereshaska (Dogyaska) and 7 more.

At a glance

A multi-day route of 63 km with 2,659 m of ascent from Rakhiv to Ust-Chorna village. Estimated time: 3 days of 4–9 h of walking (about 20 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–7 kmClimb of 630 m to Mount Terentyn (1,388 m)
  2. 7–19 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,220–1,460 m, past Mount Stara
  3. 19–24 kmClimb of 520 m to Mount Bliznytsia (1,883 m)
  4. 24–48 kmAlong the ridge at 1,530–1,840 m, past Mount Drahobrat, Mount Stih, Mount Velykyi Kotel, Mount Ungaryaska
  5. 48–63 kmDescent of 1,090 m to Ust-Chorna village

Steepest kilometre: km 60–61, a descent of 250 m (≈23%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 4, 6, 7, 8, 11, 13, 17, 19, 20 and 21 etc.. There are no springs between km 53 and 63 — carry at least 1.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter “Perelisok” (km 11), Hut on Polonyna Perelisok (km 13). Places to stay near the start: Rakhiv.

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–13, ≈5 h — overnight: Hut on Polonyna Perelisok (hut)
  2. Day 2: km 13–39, ≈8.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  3. Day 3: km 39–63, ≈6.5 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 27 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 36 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 4–9 h of walking (about 20 h in total, not counting stops).
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 4, 6, 7, 8, 11, 13, 17, 19, 20 and 21 etc.. There are no springs between km 53 and 63 — 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: Mountain shelter “Perelisok” (km 11), Hut on Polonyna Perelisok (km 13). Places to stay near the start: Rakhiv. Possible overnight stops: Hut on Polonyna Perelisok (km 13).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring (Rakhiv, 9)km 3.6 from the start · Not verified · 948 m
  2. Spring (Bilyn, 3)km 5.3 from the start · Not verified · 1 128 m
  3. Spring “Ukraine”km 6.5 from the start · Not verified · 1 239 m
  4. Spring (Bilyn, 6)km 7.5 from the start · Not verified · 1 279 m
  5. Spring (Bilyn, 5)km 10.8 from the start · Not verified · 1 232 m
  6. Mountain shelter “Perelisok”km 10.8 from the start · Standing · 1 234 m
  7. Spring (Trostyanets, 8)km 12.3 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 1 295 m
  8. Hut on Polonyna Perelisokkm 12.4 from the start · 70 m off the path · 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...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...Mount Stih (Dragobrat)Mount Stih (Dragobrat)altitude 1 704 mStig (locally known as Stug) is a peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the Rakhiv district of Zakarpattia region in the northeastern part...Mount Velykyi KotelMount Velykyi Kotelaltitude 1 771 mMount Velykyi Kotel is the peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, which lies within the Svydovets mountain range.Lake VorozheskayaLake Vorozheskayaaltitude 1 460 mThe real pearl of the Carpathians - Lake Vorozheska (other names - Vorozheska, Triton ) - is a hydrological natural monument of local importance, a...Lake Gereshaska (Dogyaska)Lake Gereshaska (Dogyaska)altitude 1 577 mGerashaska (another name - Dogyaska ) is a high-mountain lake in the Ukrainian Carpathians, within the Rakhiv district of Zakarpattia region.Mount DogyaskaMount Dogyaskaaltitude 1 761 mDogyaska is a peak in the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the central part of the Svydovets mountain range.Mount TrojaskaMount Trojaskaaltitude 1 702 mThe mountain is located in Rakhiv district of Zakarpattia region within the central part of the Svydovets mountain range. ...Mount UngaryaskaMount Ungaryaskaaltitude 1 707 mUngaryaska is the peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the western part of the Svydovets mountain range.Mount Mala KurtiaskaMount Mala Kurtiaskaaltitude 1 644 mMala Kurtyaska is a mountain in the Ukrainian Carpathians, which is located in the western part of the Svydovets mountain range.Mount Velyka Kurtyaska (Svydovets)Mount Velyka Kurtyaska (Svydovets)altitude 1 621 mVelyka Kurtyaska is a mountain in the Svydovets massif (Ukrainian Carpathians). It is located in the northeastern part of Tyachiv district,...Mount TempaMount Tempaaltitude 1 634 mTempa is a 1,634-meter peak in the western part of the Svydovets mountain range of the majestic Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the Tyachiv...Mount ShpanskaMount Shpanskaaltitude 1 458 mThe top of Mount Shpanska (1458 meters above sea level) is located northwest of Mount Tempa within the Tyachiv district of Zakarpattia region.

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