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Velykyi Bereznyi village — to Kostryno village, via Ruskyi Mochar village, Mount Yavirnyk, Mount Yuda Verkh

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23.4 kmLength
1 044 mAscent
960 mDescent
1 013 mMax. altitude
193 mMin. altitude
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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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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Kostryna
Cottage
Котедж "ТЕРМАЧУВ" Великий Березний
Homestead
Homestead "Ulich"
Cottage
Dobrede
from 5,700 UAH per night
Near the finish · Vyshka
Hotel
Mini-Hotel "Verkhovynskyi Dvir" Kostryna
Hotel
Hotel Complex "Klub Visson"
Homestead
Private Homestead "Teremok" Vyshka
Hotel
Міні-готель "Красія Резорт" ("Вишка")
Hotel
Hotel "Perlyna Krasyi" Vyshka
Homestead
Homestead "Ertash" Vyshka
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About the trail

Route Velykyi Bereznyi village, via Ruskyi Mochar village, Mount Yavirnyk and Mount Yuda Verkh to Kostryno village. Along the route you will see: Mount Yavirnyk.

At a glance

A one-day route of 23.4 km with 1,044 m of ascent from Velykyi Bereznyi village to Kostryno village. Estimated walking time: about 7.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 200–280 m
  2. 3–4 kmClimb of 160 m (up to 437 m)
  3. 4–8 kmGentle ups and downs at 430–530 m
  4. 8–12 kmClimb of 490 m to Mount Yavirnyk (1,017 m)
  5. 12–19 kmDescent of 720 m (down to 291 m)
  6. 19–23 kmGentle ups and downs at 250–300 m

Steepest kilometre: km 15–16, a descent of 260 m (≈25%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 9, 12, 13, 15 and 20. There are no springs between km 0 and 9 — carry at least 2 l of water.

Places to stay near the start: Kostryna; near the finish: Vyshka.

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Velykyi Bereznyi village. Most places to stay near the start are in Kostryna. This is a one-way route: the finish is 12 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 9, 12, 13, 15 and 20. There are no springs between km 0 and 9 — carry at least 2 l of water.
Where can I stay overnight?
Places to stay near the start: Kostryna; near the finish: Vyshka.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Mount Yavirnykkm 8.5 from the start · 270 m off the path · Not verified · 558 m
  2. Spring below Mount Yavirnyk (3)km 11.7 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 979 m
  3. Spring below Mount Yavirnyk (2)km 12.7 from the start · Not verified · 954 m
  4. Spring below Mount Yuda Verkh (2)km 14 from the start · 200 m off the path · Not verified · 871 m
  5. Drinking water (Kostryna)km 19.1 from the start · 230 m off the path · Not verified · 275 m

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What to see on the trail

Mount YavirnykMount Yavirnykaltitude 1 017 mMount Yavirnyk is a 1,017-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, which is located within the Polonynsky Beskyd.

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