Lumshory villageloop, via Runa polonyna, Pashkivtsi village, Mount Pikui, the Ruska Put Pass, Perekhresne village, Mount Ostra Hora, Mount Liutianska Holytsia

At a glance

A multi-day loop route of 72.2 km with 4,162 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Lumshory village. Estimated time: 4 days of 6–7 h of walking (about 25 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–8 kmClimb of 960 m to Mount Rivna (1,480 m)
2. 8–20 kmDescent of 1,000 m (down to 460 m)
3. 20–26 kmClimb of 870 m to Mount Pikui (1,408 m)
4. 26–55 kmGentle ups and downs at 560–1,350 m, past Mount Zelemenyi, Mount Nondah, Mount Velykyi Verkh, Ostra Gora
5. 55–63 kmClimb of 750 m to Mount Liutianska Holytsia (1,375 m)
6. 63–72 kmDescent of 810 m to Lumshory waterfalls

Steepest kilometre: km 25–26, a climb of 340 m (≈33%), near Mount Pikui.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 5, 25, 34, 35, 43, 46, 59, 63 and 70. There are no springs between km 5 and 25 — carry at least 3.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut at Lake Komsomolske (km 3). Places to stay near the start: Lumshory.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–17, ≈6.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
2. Day 2: km 17–35, ≈6 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
3. Day 3: km 35–54, ≈6.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
4. Day 4: km 54–72, ≈6 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: Lumshory village. Most places to stay near the start are in Lumshory. 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 time: 4 days of 6–7 h of walking (about 25 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 5, 25, 34, 35, 43, 46, 59, 63 and 70. There are no springs between km 5 and 25 — carry at least 3.5 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 at Lake Komsomolske (km 3). Places to stay near the start: Lumshory.