Osmoloda villageloop, via Mount Ihrovets, Mount Vysoka
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.
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About the trail
Route Osmoloda village, via Mount Ihrovets and Mount Vysoka to Osmoloda village. Along the route you will see: Mount Igrovets, Gora Vysoka, Srednya Mountain, Trout farm in Osmoloda.
At a glance
A one-day loop route of 24.8 km with 1,185 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Osmoloda village. Estimated walking time: about 8 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–11 kmClimb of 970 m to Mount Igrovets (1,804 m)
- 11–13 kmAlong the ridge at 1,720–1,800 m, past Gora Vysoka
- 13–17 kmDescent of 810 m (down to 928 m)
- 17–25 kmGentle ups and downs at 680–930 m
Steepest kilometre: km 14–15, a descent of 290 m (≈27%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 4, 7 and 14. There are no springs between km 14 and 25 — carry at least 1.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Places to stay near the start and finish: Osmoloda.
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 5 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.
Getting there
Start: Osmoloda village. Most places to stay near the start are in Osmoloda. This is a loop: it brings you back to the start.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 8 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0, 4, 7 and 14. There are no springs between km 14 and 25 — 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 and finish: Osmoloda.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring (Osmoloda, 17)km 0.4 from the start · Not verified · 846 m
- Spring below Mount Ihrovetskm 3.6 from the start · Not verified · 1 138 m
- Drinking water below Mount Borevkakm 7 from the start · 230 m off the path · Not verified · 1 342 m
- Spring below Mount Vysokakm 13.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 482 m
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What to see on the trail
Mount Igrovetsaltitude 1 804 mMount Igrovets is located on the Igrovyshche ridge and is the third highest peak in the Horhan mountain range (after Velyka and Mala Syvul) at 1804...
Gora Vysokaaltitude 1 803 mMount Vysoka (1803.6 m) is one of the peaks of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the Gorgan mountain range.
Srednya Mountainaltitude 1 639 mSerednya is a 1,639-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, which is located within the Gorgan mountain range.
Trout farm in Osmolodaaltitude 901 mSheptytsky as a steward of the metropolitan forests, founded the Forest Museum and an exemplary trout farm near the village of Osmoloda.Trails nearby
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