Podobovets villageloop, via Mount Velykyi Verkh, Mount Stiy
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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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About the trail
Route Podobovets village, via Mount Velykyi Verkh and Mount Stiy to Podobovets village. Along the route you will see: Mount Veliky Verkh, Mount Stii.
At a glance
A one-day loop route of 19.7 km with 1,130 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Podobovets village. Estimated walking time: about 7 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–5 kmClimb of 790 m to Mount Veliky Verkh (1,598 m)
- 5–15 kmAlong the ridge at 1,450–1,660 m, past Mount Stii
- 15–20 kmDescent of 680 m (down to 774 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 18–19, a descent of 260 m (≈25%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 3, 8, 12 and 14. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Places to stay near the start: Pylypets.
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: Podobovets village. Most places to stay near the start are in Pylypets. This is a loop: it brings you back to the start.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 7 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 3, 8, 12 and 14. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Places to stay near the start: Pylypets.
Water and shelter on the route
- Drinking water below Mount Velykyi Verkhkm 3 from the start · 260 m off the path · Not verified · 1 236 m
- Spring below Mount Biletskyi Verkhkm 7.4 from the start · 300 m off the path · Not verified · 1 337 m
- Spring below Mount Stii (4)km 11.5 from the start · 290 m off the path · Not verified · 1 320 m
- Spring below Mount Velykyi Verkh (3)km 14.1 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 1 425 m
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What to see on the trail
Mount Veliky Verkhaltitude 1 598 mMount Velykyi Verkh is a 1,598-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located within the Borzhava Polonyna.
Mount Stiialtitude 1 681 mStiy (also known as Stoy) is the highest peak of the Polonyna Borzhava mountain range on the Polonyna ridge (Polonyna Beskyd), located in the inner...Trails nearby
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