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Volovets village — to Shypit Waterfall, via Mount Velykyi Verkh

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19.2 kmLength
1 644 mAscent
1 302 mDescent
1 542 mMax. altitude
493 mMin. altitude
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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Volovets
Hotel
Грінвіч
from 1,200 UAH per night
Motel
Надія
from 880 UAH per night
Hotel
Гірська Роса
from 1,100 UAH per night
Hotel
У Катерини
from 1,060 UAH per night
Hotel
Готель "Грінвіч" Воловець
Cottage
Садиба "Маринка" Воловець
Near the finish · Pylypets
Hotel
Заринок
from 2,200 UAH per night
Cottage
Gray house
from 4,950 UAH per night
Hotel
Шипіт
from 1,870 UAH per night
Hotel
Горянин
from 1,060 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 Velykyi Verkh to Shypit Waterfall. Along the route you will see: Holy Ascension Church, Volovets, Mount Veliky Verkh, "Shypit Waterfall" Pylypets.

At a glance

A one-day route of 19.2 km with 1,644 m of ascent from Volovets village to Shypit Waterfall. Estimated walking time: about 7.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–6 kmClimb of 820 m to Mount Temnatyk (1,343 m)
  2. 6–10 kmDescent of 160 m (down to 1,167 m)
  3. 10–15 kmClimb of 360 m to Mount Veliky Verkh (1,598 m)
  4. 15–19 kmDescent of 690 m to Shypit Waterfall

Steepest kilometre: km 17–18, a descent of 330 m (≈31%), near Hut below Mount Hemba.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 3, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 17 and 19. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Mount Hemba (km 18). Places to stay near the start: Volovets; 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: 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 7.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 3, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 17 and 19. 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 18). Places to stay near the start: Volovets; near the finish: Pylypets.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring (Volovets, 4)km 3.2 from the start · Not verified · 807 m
  2. Spring (Volovets, 3)km 6 from the start · 280 m off the path · Not verified · 1 176 m
  3. Spring (Volovets, 5)km 7 from the start · 50 m off the path · Has water · 1 238 m
  4. Spring (Volovets, 8)km 8.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 185 m
  5. Spring (Huklyvyi)km 8.6 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 1 141 m
  6. Spring (Huklyvyi, 4)km 9.3 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 1 110 m
  7. Spring (Huklyvyi, 9)km 10.5 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 1 183 m
  8. Spring below Mount Velykyi Verkh (2)km 12.3 from the start · 260 m off the path · Not verified · 1 235 m

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What to see on the trail

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