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Volovets village — to Pylypets village, via Mount Stiy, Shypit Waterfall

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33.5 kmLength
1 684 mAscent
1 466 mDescent
1 674 mMax. altitude
500 mMin. altitude
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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Volovets
Motel
Надія
from 880 UAH per night
Hotel
Грінвіч
from 1,200 UAH per night
Hotel
Гірська Роса
from 1,100 UAH per night
Hotel
У Катерини
from 1,060 UAH per night
Hotel
Hotel "Viktoriya" Volovec
Homestead
Садиба "У Віталія" Воловець
Near the finish · Pylypets
Hotel
Шипіт
from 1,870 UAH per night
Hotel
Горянин
from 1,060 UAH per night
Hotel
Заринок
from 2,200 UAH per night
Cottage
Gray house
from 4,950 UAH per night
Hotel
Шепіт Карпат
from 2,530 UAH per night
Hotel
У Шкірти
from 1,200 UAH per night
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About the trail

Route Volovets village, via Mount Stiy and Shypit Waterfall to Pylypets village. Along the route you will see: Holy Ascension Church, Volovets, Mount Veliky Verkh, Mount Stii, "Shypit Waterfall" Pylypets.

At a glance

A route of 33.5 km with 1,684 m of ascent from Volovets village to Pylypets village. Estimated walking time: about 11 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–2 kmGentle ups and downs at 500–590 m
  2. 2–9 kmClimb of 620 m to Mount Temnatyk (1,343 m)
  3. 9–18 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,200–1,310 m, past Mount Plai
  4. 18–22 kmClimb of 390 m to Mount Stii (1,681 m)
  5. 22–27 kmAlong the ridge at 1,480–1,670 m
  6. 27–34 kmDescent of 780 m to Pylypets village

Steepest kilometre: km 28–29, a descent of 310 m (≈26%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 7, 8, 9, 13, 17, 29, 30 and 32. There are no springs between km 18 and 29 — carry at least 2 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Mount Hemba (km 30). Places to stay near the start: Volovets; near the finish: Pylypets.

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–15, ≈5.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  2. Day 2: km 15–34, ≈5.5 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 6 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Volovets village. Most places to stay near the start are in Volovets. This is a one-way route: the finish is 9 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 11 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 7, 8, 9, 13, 17, 29, 30 and 32. There are no springs between km 18 and 29 — carry at least 2 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 Hemba (km 30). Places to stay near the start: Volovets; near the finish: Pylypets.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring (Volovets, 3)km 5.4 from the start · 280 m off the path · Not verified · 1 176 m
  2. Spring (Volovets, 5)km 6.4 from the start · 40 m off the path · Has water · 1 238 m
  3. Spring (Volovets, 8)km 7.6 from the start · 250 m off the path · Not verified · 1 185 m
  4. Spring below Mount Velykyi Verkhkm 10.9 from the start · Not verified · 1 217 m
  5. Spring below Mount Stii (4)km 14.3 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 1 320 m
  6. Spring below Mount Stii (3)km 14.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 284 m
  7. Spring below Mount Velykyi Verkh (9)km 23.5 from the start · Not verified · 1 187 m
  8. Spring below Mount Hemba (3)km 24.5 from the start · Not verified · 989 m

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