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Mount Kukul – Vorokhta

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9.2 kmLength
98 mAscent
858 mDescent
1 528 mMax. altitude
763 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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Near the start · Vorokhta
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Chalet Galicia
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Villa v Karpatakh
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Near the finish · Vorokhta
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Арніка
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Скита
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Теремок
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About the trail

Route Mount Kukul – Vorokhta. Along the route you will see: Mount Kukul, Polonyna Kukul (Kukul), Voronenko.

At a glance

A short route of 9.2 km with 98 m of ascent and 858 m of descent from Mount Kukul to Vorokhta. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–2.5 kmDescent of 330 m (down to 1,176 m)
  2. 2.5–4.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,160–1,210 m, past Mount Kychera
  3. 4.5–9 kmDescent of 390 m to Vorokhta

Steepest kilometre: km 4.5–5.5, a descent of 210 m (≈21%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 1.5 and 7.

Places to stay near the start and finish: Vorokhta.

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Mount Kukul. Most places to stay near the start are in Vorokhta. This is a one-way route: the finish is 7 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 2.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 1.5 and 7.
Where can I stay overnight?
Places to stay near the start and finish: Vorokhta.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Mount Kukul (7)km 1.6 from the start · Not verified · 1 363 m
  2. Spring below Mount Kukul (8)km 2.1 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 1 248 m
  3. Spring (Vorokhta, 6)km 7.1 from the start · Not verified · 842 m

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What to see on the trail

Mount KukulMount Kukulaltitude 1 539 mKukul (another name - Kukul) is a 1539-meter peak in the Ukrainian Carpathians, which is located in the northern direction of the Chornohora...Polonyna Kukul (Kukul), VoronenkoPolonyna Kukul (Kukul), Voronenkoaltitude 1 440 mPolonyna Kukul is a mountain meadow in the Ukrainian Carpathians, within the Kukul ridge (Kukul mountain - 1539 m), administratively located within...

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