Uzhok village — to Zhdeniievo village, via Mount Drohobytskyi Kamin, Starostyna village, Mount Velykyi Verkh, Mount Pikui, Shcherbovets village

At a glance

A route of 36.4 km with 1,520 m of ascent from Uzhok village to Zhdeniievo village. 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. 0–15 kmClimb of 680 m to Mount Starostyna (1,229 m)
2. 15–25 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,190–1,330 m, past Mount Velykyi Verkh, Mount Hostryi Verkh, Mount Nondah, Mount Zelemenyi
3. 25–30 kmDescent of 770 m (down to 556 m)
4. 30–36 kmGentle ups and downs at 390–560 m

Steepest kilometre: km 25–26, a descent of 340 m (≈34%), near Mount Pikui.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 6, 7, 10, 13, 14, 16, 18, 26 and 28. There are no springs between km 18 and 26 — carry at least 1.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Places to stay near the start: Vyshkovo; near the finish: Zhdenievo.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–16, ≈6 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
2. Day 2: km 16–36, ≈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: Uzhok village. Most places to stay near the start are in Vyshkovo. This is a one-way route: the finish is 25 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.

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 6, 7, 10, 13, 14, 16, 18, 26 and 28. There are no springs between km 18 and 26 — carry at least 1.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Where can I stay overnight?

Places to stay near the start: Vyshkovo; near the finish: Zhdenievo.