Liuta village — Pikui ridge, via Tykhyi village
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
Where to stay nearby
About the trail
Route Liuta village – Tykhyi village – Pikui ridge. Has blue marking (local route, Značené trasy). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked local tourist route. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: Značené trasy. Length of the route — 18.1 km. Location: mountain range — Polonynskyi Ridge, Zakarpattia region.
At a glance
A one-day route of 18.1 km with 923 m of ascent from Liuta village to Pikui ridge. Estimated walking time: about 6 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–6 kmGentle ups and downs at 460–550 m
- 6–8 kmClimb of 190 m (up to 739 m)
- 8–12 kmGentle ups and downs at 560–740 m
- 12–15 kmClimb of 330 m (up to 934 m)
- 15–17 kmGentle ups and downs at 870–940 m
- 17–18 kmClimb of 230 m (up to 1,103 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 17–18, a climb of 210 m (≈21%).
Water and overnight stays
Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 3 l).
Places to stay near the start: Vyshka.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Liuta village. Most places to stay near the start are in Vyshka. 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 6 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 3 l).
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Places to stay near the start: Vyshka.
Before you go, check the border-regime restrictions: Border Guard permit for mountain hikes (in Ukrainian)
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