Hadzhyna polonyna — to Turkulska polonyna, via Mount Rebra, Lake Brebeneskul
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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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About the trail
Route Hadzhyna polonyna, via Mount Rebra and Lake Brebeneskul to Turkulska polonyna. Along the route you will see: Polonyna Gadzhina, Mount Shpytsi, Mount Rebra, Lake Brebeneskul, Mount Gutin Tomnatik, High-mountainous Lake Nesamovite (1750 m.a.s.l., Chornohora ridge) and 1 more.
At a glance
A one-day route of 14 km with 1,242 m of ascent from Hadzhyna polonyna to Turkulska polonyna. Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–4 kmClimb of 530 m to Polonyna Gadzhina
- 4–5 kmAlong the ridge at 1,730–1,780 m
- 5–6 kmClimb of 300 m to Mount Rebra (2,001 m)
- 6–14 kmAlong the ridge at 1,580–2,040 m, past Mount Turkul
Steepest kilometre: km 5–6, a climb of 310 m (≈30%), near Mount Rebra.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 1, 3, 8 and 11. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Hadzhyna (km 0). Places to stay near the finish: Vorokhta.
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 12 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.
Getting there
Start: Hadzhyna polonyna. This is a one-way route: the finish is 6 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 1, 3, 8 and 11. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Hadzhyna (km 0). Places to stay near the finish: Vorokhta.
Water and shelter on the route
- Hut on Polonyna Hadzhynakm 0 from the start · Not verified · 1 211 m
- Dovbush's Wellkm 1 from the start · Not verified · 1 315 m
- Spring on Polonyna Hadzhyna (2)km 3.2 from the start · Not verified · 1 629 m
- Spring below Mount Hutyn Tomnatykkm 7.1 from the start · 140 m off the path · Has water · 1 791 m
- Spring below Mount Turkul (5)km 10.4 from the start · 200 m off the path · Not verified · 1 745 m
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What to see on the trail
Polonyna Gadzhinaaltitude 771 mIt seemed that the Chornohora massif was literally crowded with people, but sometimes you can come across places that either locals or tourists who...
Mount Shpytsialtitude 1 863 mShpytsi is a mountain of the Ukrainian Carpathians, 1863 m high, which lies on the territory of Verkhovyna district of Ivano-Frankivsk region.
Mount Rebraaltitude 2 001 mMount Rebra, with a height of 2001 meters, is located in the central part of the Chornohora ridge.
Lake Brebeneskulaltitude 1 801 mBrebeneskul is the highest mountain lake in the Ukrainian Carpathians (1801 m above sea level), a hydrological natural monument of local importance...
Mount Gutin Tomnatikaltitude 2 016 mHutyn Tomnatyk is one of the highest and most beautiful peaks of the Ukrainian Carpathians.
High-mountainous Lake Nesamovite (1750 m.a.s.l., Chornohora ridge)altitude 1 750 mNesamovyte is one of the highest lakes in the Ukrainian Carpathians (1750 m above sea level).
Mount Turkulaltitude 1 933 mTurkul, 1933 meters high, is one of the peaks of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the Chornohora mountain range.Trails nearby
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