Berezniky village — to Shypit Waterfall, via Mount Hrab, Mount Zhyd-Mahura, Mount Hemba
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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 Berezniky village, via Mount Hrab, Mount Zhyd-Mahura and Mount Hemba to Shypit Waterfall. Along the route you will see: Mount Zhid-Magura, Mount Gemba, "Shypit Waterfall" Pylypets.
At a glance
A one-day route of 25.8 km with 1,350 m of ascent from Berezniky village to Shypit Waterfall. Estimated walking time: about 8.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–9 kmGentle ups and downs at 310–440 m
- 9–19 kmClimb of 1,050 m to Mount Zhid-Magura (1,517 m)
- 19–21 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,450–1,500 m, past Mount Gemba
- 21–26 kmDescent of 680 m to Shypit Waterfall
Steepest kilometre: km 10–11, a climb of 250 m (≈24%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 9, 15, 17, 18, 23 and 25. There are no springs between km 0 and 9 — 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 below Mount Hrab (km 15). 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 17 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 8.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 9, 15, 17, 18, 23 and 25. There are no springs between km 0 and 9 — 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 below Mount Hrab (km 15). Places to stay near the finish: Pylypets.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring (Potik, 2)km 8.2 from the start · 40 m off the path · Not verified · 450 m
- Hut below Mount Hrabkm 14 from the start · 70 m off the path · Standing · 1 122 m
- Spring (Potik, 3)km 14 from the start · 100 m off the path · Has water · 1 113 m
- Spring below Mount Zhyd–Mahura (6)km 15 from the start · 170 m off the path · Weak flow · 1 209 m
- Spring below Mount Zhyd–Mahura (7)km 15.7 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 1 327 m
- Spring below Mount Zhyd–Mahura (3)km 17.2 from the start · 260 m off the path · Not verified · 1 294 m
- Spring below Mount Zhyd–Mahura (2)km 17.7 from the start · 290 m off the path · Not verified · 1 410 m
- Spring below Mount Hemba (7)km 21.5 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 1 157 m
- Spring below Mount Hemba (6)km 22.2 from the start · Not verified · 1 089 m
- Spring below Mount Hemba (5)km 23.8 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 822 m
- Spring (Podobovets)km 24.5 from the start · Not verified · 760 m
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What to see on the trail
Mount Zhid-Maguraaltitude 1 517 mZhyd-Magura (also called Magura-Zhyd) is a 1517-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, which is located within the popular tourist destination,...
Mount Gembaaltitude 1 491 mHemba (also known as Hymba) is a very popular mountain in the Ukrainian Carpathians, located on the border of two districts of the Zakarpattia...
"Shypit Waterfall" Pylypetsaltitude 615 mIn a cozy corner of the Carpathian Mountains, among the evergreen mountain forests and steep, sharp cliffs, lies the most full-flowing and...Trails nearby
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