Lukovo village — to Svaliava, via Mount Buzhora
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.
Trail map
Where to stay nearby
About the trail
Route Lukovo village, via Mount Buzhora to Svaliava. Along the route you will see: Mount Buzhora, St. Michael's Church, Svalyava.
At a glance
A multi-day route of 46.8 km with 1,967 m of ascent from Lukovo village to Svaliava. Estimated time: 2 days of 7–8 h of walking (about 15 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–11 kmClimb of 840 m (up to 1,028 m)
- 11–15 kmDescent of 200 m (down to 824 m)
- 15–18 kmClimb of 250 m to Mount Buzhora (1,085 m)
- 18–32 kmGentle ups and downs at 590–1,080 m
- 32–38 kmClimb of 390 m (up to 997 m)
- 38–47 kmDescent of 780 m to Svaliava
Steepest kilometre: km 41–42, a descent of 210 m (≈21%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 3, 29, 32 and 33. There are no springs between km 3 and 29 — carry at least 4.5 l of water.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Stroine) (km 29). Places to stay near the finish: Svalyava.
A possible split into days:
- Day 1: km 0–21, ≈7.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
- Day 2: km 21–47, ≈7.5 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: Lukovo village. This is a one-way route: the finish is 30 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated time: 2 days of 7–8 h of walking (about 15 h in total, not counting stops).
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 3, 29, 32 and 33. There are no springs between km 3 and 29 — carry at least 4.5 l of water.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Stroine) (km 29). Places to stay near the finish: Svalyava.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring (Bilky)km 2.7 from the start · 200 m off the path · Not verified · 300 m
- Drinking water (Stroine)km 29.1 from the start · Not verified · 641 m
- Hut (Stroine)km 29.1 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 647 m
- Spring (Stroine, 4)km 31.4 from the start · 200 m off the path · Not verified · 561 m
- Spring (Stroine)km 32.7 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 702 m
Comments
What to see on the trail
Mount Buzhoraaltitude 1 085 mMount Buzhora is the highest peak of the Volcanic Ridge of Ukrainian Carpathians. It is located on the Great Dil massif, at the border of Uzhgorod...
St. Michael's Church, Svalyavaaltitude 199 mA monument of wooden architecture of Transcarpathia from the 16th-18th centuries – the ancient Lemko St.Trails nearby
All trails
HardMulti-dayUnmarkedPylypets village to Svaliavavia Mount Hemba, Mount Stiy +1Elevation profile196–1 657 m40.2 kmascent 1 359 m≈ 13 h walking
EasyOne-dayMarkedPidhirne Kupinkuvatevia Chorne BahnoElevation profile341–919 m10.8 kmascent 287 m≈ 3.5 h walking
HardMulti-dayUnmarkedSasivka village to Volovetsvia Mount Ivolove, Mount Stiy +3Elevation profile240–1 670 m51.1 kmascent 2 798 m