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Skoleloop, via Mount Parashka, Hurkalo Waterfall, Korchyn village

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38.1 kmLength
1 304 mAscent
1 286 mDescent
1 263 mMax. altitude
392 mMin. altitude
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Near the start · Skole
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About the trail

Route Skole, via Mount Parashka, Hurkalo Waterfall and Korchyn village to Skole. 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.

At a glance

A loop route of 38.1 km with 1,304 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Skole. Estimated walking time: about 11.5 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–7 kmClimb of 700 m (up to 1,123 m)
  2. 7–12 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,120–1,240 m, past Mount Obroslyi Verkh, Mount Zelena, Mount Tymkiv Verkh
  3. 12–17 kmDescent of 700 m (down to 537 m)
  4. 17–38 kmGentle ups and downs at 390–540 m

Steepest kilometre: km 16–17, a descent of 250 m (≈22%), near Mount Dil.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 4, 7, 9, 23, 25 and 34. There are no springs between km 10 and 23 — carry at least 2 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Skole) (km 1), Mountain shelter below Mount Parashka (km 11). Places to stay near the start and finish: Skole.

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–11, ≈4.5 h — overnight: Mountain shelter below Mount Parashka (hut)
  2. Day 2: km 11–38, ≈7 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: Skole. This is a loop: it brings you back to the start.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 11.5 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 4, 7, 9, 23, 25 and 34. There are no springs between km 10 and 23 — carry at least 2 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Skole) (km 1), Mountain shelter below Mount Parashka (km 11). Places to stay near the start and finish: Skole. Possible overnight stops: Mountain shelter below Mount Parashka (km 11).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Mineral spring “Naftusia” (2)km 0.3 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 463 m
  2. Hut (Skole)km 1.1 from the start · Not verified · 489 m
  3. Spring (Skole, 3)km 3.8 from the start · Dried up · 880 m
  4. Spring (Skole)km 5.8 from the start · Weak flow · 1 083 m
  5. Spring below Mount Parashka (7)km 7.8 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 1 087 m
  6. Spring below Mount Parashka (6)km 8.5 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 1 109 m
  7. Mountain shelter below Mount Parashkakm 9.7 from the start · 210 m off the path · Not verified · 1 143 m
  8. Spring (Korchyn)km 19.9 from the start · Not verified · 422 m

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What to see on the trail

Gredl Palace, SkoleGredl Palace, Skolealtitude 439 mCaptivates with its sacred architecture Gredl Palace. The park is now home to rare species of trees that are under special protection, including:...Mount ParashkaMount Parashkaaltitude 1 268 mParashka (also known as Paraska) is the highest mountain of the eponymous ridge located in the Skole Beskydy.Gurkalo waterfallGurkalo waterfallaltitude 398 mGurkal, 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...Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, SkoleChurch of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, Skolealtitude 439 mThe 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,...Skole Beskydy National Nature ParkSkole Beskydy National Nature Parkaltitude 439 mSkole Beskydy is a land of rugged, majestic mountains that proudly stretch over 35 thousand hectares.

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