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Podobovets villageloop, via Mount Velykyi Verkh

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13.5 kmLength
942 mAscent
1 111 mDescent
1 599 mMax. altitude
612 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 · Pylypets
Hotel
Підкова
from 600 UAH per night
Hotel
Два брати
from 920 UAH per night
Hotel
Дача
from 1,020 UAH per night
Cottage
Під березами
from 4,620 UAH per night
Cottage
Moder House
from 3,500 UAH per night
Hotel
У Юлі
from 920 UAH per night
Near the finish · Pylypets
Hotel
Карпатські мрії
from 1,320 UAH per night
Hotel
У дядька
from 2,750 UAH per night
Hotel
Стара Хата
from 752 UAH per night
Hotel
Обічка
from 1,320 UAH per night
Homestead
Садиба "У Ані" Подобовець
Ski resort
Ski Resort "Podobovec"
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About the trail

Route Podobovets village – Mount Velykyi Verkh – Podobovets village. Along the route you will see: Mount Veliky Verkh.

At a glance

A one-day loop route of 13.5 km with 942 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Podobovets village. Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–1 kmGentle ups and downs at 670–760 m
  2. 1–6 kmClimb of 840 m to Mount Veliky Verkh (1,598 m)
  3. 6–11 kmDescent of 860 m (down to 713 m)
  4. 11–14 kmGentle ups and downs at 610–720 m

Steepest kilometre: km 10–11, a descent of 310 m (≈28%).

Water and overnight stays

A spring near the trail: at km 4. There are no springs between km 4 and 14 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.

Places to stay near the start and finish: Pylypets.

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Podobovets village. Most places to stay near the start are in Pylypets. 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 5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
A spring near the trail: at km 4. There are no springs between km 4 and 14 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.
Where can I stay overnight?
Places to stay near the start and finish: Pylypets.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Drinking water below Mount Velykyi Verkhkm 4.1 from the start · 270 m off the path · Not verified · 1 236 m

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What to see on the trail

Mount Veliky VerkhMount Veliky Verkhaltitude 1 598 mMount Velykyi Verkh is a 1,598-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located within the Borzhava Polonyna.

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