Mizhhiria — to Volovets village, via Sopky village, Mount Zhyd-Mahura, Mount Hemba, Mount Velykyi Verkh

At a glance

A multi-day route of 51.4 km with 1,972 m of ascent from Mizhhiria to Volovets village. Estimated time: 2 days of 8–9 h of walking (about 16 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–6 kmGentle ups and downs at 430–510 m
2. 6–12 kmClimb of 600 m to Mount Menchul (1,247 m)
3. 12–39 kmGentle ups and downs at 930–1,580 m, past Mount Kychera, Mount Hrab, Mount Zhid-Magura, Mount Gemba
4. 39–51 kmDescent of 1,090 m to Volovets village

Steepest kilometre: km 43–44, a descent of 220 m (≈22%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 26 and 29 etc.. There are no springs between km 0 and 12 — carry at least 2.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Places to stay near the start: Mizhhiria; near the finish: Volovets.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–25, ≈8 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
2. Day 2: km 25–51, ≈8 h — finish

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Mizhhiria. This is a one-way route: the finish is 32 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: 2 days of 8–9 h of walking (about 16 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 26 and 29 etc.. There are no springs between km 0 and 12 — carry at least 2.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Where can I stay overnight?

Places to stay near the start: Mizhhiria; near the finish: Volovets.