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Voronenko village — to Vorokhta, via Mount Kukul

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25.2 kmLength
940 mAscent
1 277 mDescent
1 587 mMax. altitude
777 mMin. altitude
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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Yablunytsia
Cottage
Тиша
from 4,000 UAH per night
Hotel
Гірське повітря
from 960 UAH per night
Cottage
D.A.T hill
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Ближче Неба
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У Павла
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Cottage
Мирослава
from 3,720 UAH per night
Near the finish · Vorokhta
Hotel
Могул
from 770 UAH per night
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У Туза
from 1,250 UAH per night
Cottage
Скеля
from 4,180 UAH per night
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Скарбівка
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Форсаж
from 2,760 UAH per night
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у Ворохті
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About the trail

Route Voronenko village, via Mount Kukul to Vorokhta. Along the route you will see: Polonyna Kukul (Kukul), Voronenko, Mount Kukul, Austrian viaduct bridge, Vorokhta, Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary XVII-XVIII, Vorokhta, Museum of History and Local Lore, Vorokhta.

At a glance

A one-day route of 25.2 km with 940 m of ascent from Voronenko village to Vorokhta. Estimated walking time: about 8 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–5 kmClimb of 290 m to Hut on Polonyna Hryhorivka
  2. 5–10 kmAlong the ridge at 1,370–1,560 m, past Mount Kukul
  3. 10–14 kmDescent of 370 m (down to 1,188 m)
  4. 14–18 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,050–1,190 m, past Mount Kychera
  5. 18–23 kmDescent of 260 m to Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary XVII-XVIII
  6. 23–25 kmGentle ups and downs at 780–810 m

Steepest kilometre: km 12–13, a descent of 210 m (≈18%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 5, 7, 9, 12, 15, 17 and 20.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Voronenko, 4) (km 1), Hut (Voronenko) (km 1), Hut (Voronenko, 3) (km 2), Hut on Polonyna Hryhorivka (km 5), Hut on Polonyna Serednia (km 7), Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Ozirna (km 9), Hut on Polonyna Kukul (km 9), Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Kukul (km 10). Places to stay near the start: Yablunytsia; near the finish: Vorokhta.

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Voronenko village. Most places to stay near the start are in Yablunytsia. This is a one-way route: the finish is 7 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 walking time: about 8 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 5, 7, 9, 12, 15, 17 and 20.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Voronenko, 4) (km 1), Hut (Voronenko) (km 1), Hut (Voronenko, 3) (km 2), Hut on Polonyna Hryhorivka (km 5), Hut on Polonyna Serednia (km 7), Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Ozirna (km 9), Hut on Polonyna Kukul (km 9), Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Kukul (km 10). Places to stay near the start: Yablunytsia; near the finish: Vorokhta.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring (Voronenko, 10)km 0.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 063 m
  2. Spring (Voronenko, 9)km 1.1 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 1 146 m
  3. Hut (Voronenko, 4)km 1.2 from the start · Not verified · 1 152 m
  4. Hut (Voronenko)km 1.3 from the start · Not verified · 1 152 m
  5. Hut (Voronenko, 3)km 1.3 from the start · Not verified · 1 150 m
  6. Spring (Voronenko, 12)km 3.8 from the start · Not verified · 1 311 m
  7. Hut on Polonyna Hryhorivkakm 4.1 from the start · 210 m off the path · Standing · 1 314 m
  8. Spring (Voronenko, 14)km 4.3 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 1 341 m

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