Pylypets villageloop, via Mount Hemba, Mount Velykyi Verkh
Unmarked trailmore
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 Pylypets village, via Mount Hemba and Mount Velykyi Verkh to Pylypets village. Along the route you will see: Mount Gemba, Mount Veliky Verkh, "Shypit Waterfall" Pylypets.
At a glance
A one-day loop route of 10.6 km with 737 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Pylypets village. Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–1 kmClimb of 290 m to Mount Gemba (1,491 m)
- 1–5 kmAlong the ridge at 1,390–1,620 m, past Mount Veliky Verkh
- 5–11 kmDescent of 850 m (down to 765 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a climb of 250 m (≈24%), near Mount Gemba.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 7.
Places to stay near the finish: Pylypets.
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 2 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.
Getting there
Start: Pylypets village. This is a loop: it brings you back to the start.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 7.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Places to stay near the finish: Pylypets.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Mount Hemba (6)km 0.1 from the start · 230 m off the path · Not verified · 1 089 m
- Spring below Mount Velykyi Verkh (8)km 7 from the start · 250 m off the path · Has water · 1 244 m
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What to see on the trail
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...
Mount Veliky Verkhaltitude 1 598 mMount Velykyi Verkh is a 1,598-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located within the Borzhava Polonyna.
"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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