Skole, via Mount Parashka, Hurkalo Waterfall and Korchyn village to Skole
About the route:
Route Skole, via Mount Parashka, Hurkalo Waterfall and Korchyn village to Skole. Warning! This route is unmarked (it may be partially marked)! Unmarked routes are not equipped with: information boards; signposts; auxiliary signs (water, campsite, etc.). The decision to take the route is entirely your own responsibility! Trail length 38058m. Lowest point - 392m., highest point - 1263m. Total elevation gain 1304m. Along the route you will see: Gredl Palace, Skole, Mount Parashka, Gurkalo waterfall, Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, Skole, Skole Beskydy National Nature Park.
What to see along the route:
More and more tourists come every year to see the beauty of the western lands of Ukraine. The city of Skole is beautiful and rich in attractions. In terms of architectural diversity, it is not inferior to European cities. Only here you can enjoy the beauty of the preserved church of St. Panteleimon. Captivates with its sacred architecture Gredl Palace. The park is now home to rare species of trees that are under special protection, including: double-lobed gingo, berry yew, tulip tree and 5... More...
Parashka (also known as Paraska) is the highest mountain of the eponymous ridge located in the Skole Beskydy. Its height is 1271 m (according to other sources - 1268 m). The mountain is located about 8 km northwest of the town of Skole. There is a memorial plaque on the slope of Parashka, and a tall metal cross on the very top.
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Gurkal, located on the Velyka Richka River, has a very eloquent name! You can't argue with it, especially when the snow begins to melt in the mountains - at this time, any waterfall in the Carpathians can only envy the power of Gurkal. At this time, the entire area around the waterfall is filled with the "roar" of violent spring streams falling from a 5-meter height...
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The Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary appeared in Skole in 1896. Before it was built, there was only one wooden church in the small town, surrounded by mountains on all sides, St. Paraskeva (now St. Panteleimon). Both churches belong to the Greek Catholic parish. This parish is the largest in Skole.
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Dark green fir and spruce forests, which are densely surrounded by friendly, sun-drenched lush meadows. Blooming meadows, red lingonberries, a noisy mountain river that beckons you to plunge into its cool waters. And many healing springs that give youth and health. Skole Beskydy is a land of rugged, majestic mountains that proudly stretch over 35 thousand hectares. Waterfalls, an ancient fortress, forest lakes, springs of healing water, blueberries and leisurely pace - it seems that there is... More...
