Zaroslyak base — to Luhy village, via Lake Nesamovyte, Mount Rebra, Lake Brebeneskul
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 Zaroslyak base, via Lake Nesamovyte, Mount Rebra and Lake Brebeneskul to Luhy village. Along the route you will see: Mount Dantsizh, High-mountainous Lake Nesamovite (1750 m.a.s.l., Chornohora ridge), Mount Turkul, Mount Rebra, Polonyna Gadzhina, Lake Brebeneskul and 2 more.
At a glance
A one-day route of 27.7 km with 755 m of ascent and 1,394 m of descent from Zaroslyak base to Luhy village. Estimated walking time: about 8 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–5 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,290–1,400 m
- 5–11 kmClimb of 600 m to Mount Rebra (2,001 m)
- 11–28 kmDescent of 1,280 m to Luhy village
Steepest kilometre: km 11–12, a descent of 210 m (≈19%), near Lake Brebeneskul.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 8, 11, 16, 24 and 26. There are no springs between km 16 and 24 — carry at least 1.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Places to stay near the start: Vorokhta.
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 8 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.
Getting there
Start: Zaroslyak base. Most places to stay near the start are in Vorokhta. This is a one-way route: the finish is 12 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.
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, 8, 11, 16, 24 and 26. There are no springs between km 16 and 24 — 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: Vorokhta.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Mount Velyka Kozmeska (10)km 0 from the start · Not verified · 1 272 m
- Spring below Mount Turkul (5)km 6.8 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 1 745 m
- Spring below Mount Hutyn Tomnatyk (2)km 9.8 from the start · Not verified · 1 918 m
- Spring below Mount Hutyn Tomnatykkm 10.2 from the start · 130 m off the path · Has water · 1 791 m
- Spring (Luhy, 13)km 14 from the start · 250 m off the path · Not verified · 1 421 m
- Spring (Luhy, 5)km 21.2 from the start · Not verified · 768 m
- Mineral spring (Luhy, 2)km 23.1 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 727 m
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What to see on the trail
Mount Dantsizhaltitude 1 850 mDantsizh (also known as Danzer) is a peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, 1850 meters high. The mountain is located on the Chornohora mountain range ...
High-mountainous Lake Nesamovite (1750 m.a.s.l., Chornohora ridge)altitude 1 750 mNesamovyte is one of the highest lakes in the Ukrainian Carpathians (1750 m above sea level).
Mount Turkulaltitude 1 933 mTurkul, 1933 meters high, is one of the peaks of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the Chornohora mountain range.
Mount Rebraaltitude 2 001 mMount Rebra, with a height of 2001 meters, is located in the central part of the Chornohora ridge.
Polonyna Gadzhinaaltitude 771 mIt seemed that the Chornohora massif was literally crowded with people, but sometimes you can come across places that either locals or tourists who...
Lake Brebeneskulaltitude 1 801 mBrebeneskul is the highest mountain lake in the Ukrainian Carpathians (1801 m above sea level), a hydrological natural monument of local importance...
Mount Gutin Tomnatikaltitude 2 016 mHutyn Tomnatyk is one of the highest and most beautiful peaks of the Ukrainian Carpathians.
Mount Brebeneskulaltitude 2 035 mMount Brebeneskul is the second highest peak in the Ukrainian Carpathians after Hoverla (2061 m), located in the middle of the Chornohora ridge on...Trails nearby
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