St Nicholas Estate — Malyi Huk Waterfall (Sheshory)
Trail map
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Where to stay nearby
About the trail
Route St Nicholas Estate – Malyi Huk Waterfall (Sheshory). Has yellow marking (local route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked local tourist route. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. The length of the route is 7.2 km. Location: mountain range — Pokutsk-Bukovynian Carpathians, Ivano-Frankivsk region.
At a glance
A short route of 7.2 km with 233 m of ascent from St Nicholas Estate to Malyi Huk Waterfall (Sheshory). Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmClimb of 170 m (up to 610 m)
- 2–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 550–610 m
- 3–4.5 kmDescent of 140 m (down to 415 m)
- 4.5–7 kmGentle ups and downs at 410–440 m
Steepest kilometre: km 3–4, a descent of 140 m (≈14%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 2.5.
Places to stay near the start: Pistyn; near the finish: Sheshory.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: St Nicholas Estate. Most places to stay near the start are in Pistyn. This is a one-way route: the finish is 5 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 2 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 2.5.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Places to stay near the start: Pistyn; near the finish: Sheshory.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring (Pistyn)km 2.4 from the start · Not verified · 565 m
Before you go, check the border-regime restrictions: Border Guard permit for mountain hikes (in Ukrainian)
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Crafts & workshopsLizhnyk Weaving Masterclass, KosivKosiv4.3 km from the trailA lizhnyk of your own: what the masterclass is The Kosiv area is one of the main centres of Hutsul lizhnyk weaving, and the best way to understand the craft is to sit...
Crafts & workshopsKosiv Painted Ceramics Masterclass, KosivKosiv4.3 km from the trailYellow deer, green birds, riders and flowers on a warm white background — Kosiv painted ceramics are recognisable at a glance.
Markets & fairsKosiv Market (Smodnyansky Market), KosivKosiv4.4 km from the trailKosiv (Smodnyansky) Market in Ivano-Frankivsk region is a treasure trove of folk traditions, a corner of Hutsulshchyna that tourists and guests should definitely visit...
Crafts & workshopsGonchar Ceramics & Coffee Workshop, KosivKosiv4.4 km from the trailA pottery where you drink coffee from cups made on site Gonchar is a small ceramics and coffee workshop in central Kosiv run by the Chornyi family of potters.
Craft shopsFiraworkshop author ceramics studio-shop, KosivKosiv4.5 km from the trailFiraworkshop is a creative studio of author ceramics in Kosiv, at 213 Nezalezhnosti Street, where you can both buy finished pieces and try working with clay yourself.