Dragobratloop, via Mount Blyznytsia, Mount Stih
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 Dragobrat, via Mount Blyznytsia and Mount Stih to Dragobrat. Along the route you will see: Mount Bliznytsia, Mount Stih (Dragobrat).
At a glance
A one-day loop route of 10.6 km with 732 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Dragobrat. Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–3 kmClimb of 480 m to Mount Bliznytsia (1,883 m)
- 3–9 kmAlong the ridge at 1,540–1,840 m, past Mount Drahobrat, Mount Stih
- 9–11 kmDescent of 310 m (down to 1,343 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 1–2, a climb of 220 m (≈21%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 6, 7 and 9. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter “Drahobrat” (km 0). Places to stay near the start: Drahobrat.
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: Dragobrat. Most places to stay near the start are in Drahobrat. This is a loop: it brings you back to the start.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 6, 7 and 9. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter “Drahobrat” (km 0). Places to stay near the start: Drahobrat.
Water and shelter on the route
- Mountain shelter “Drahobrat”km 0 from the start · Not verified · 1 347 m
- Spring below Mount Stih (17)km 5.7 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 1 512 m
- Spring below Mount Stih (15)km 6.6 from the start · Weak flow · 1 558 m
- Spring below Mount Stih (13)km 7.4 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 1 580 m
- Spring below Mount Stih (16)km 9 from the start · Not verified · 1 534 m
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What to see on the trail
Mount Bliznytsiaaltitude 1 883 mBlyznytsia (also called Bliznytsia, Blyzhnytsia) are two mountains of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the eastern part of the Svydovets...
Mount Stih (Dragobrat)altitude 1 704 mStig (locally known as Stug) is a peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the Rakhiv district of Zakarpattia region in the northeastern part...Trails nearby
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