Health Path: Truskavets — Tsiukhiv Dil (VeloBeskydy)
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Health Path: Truskavets – Tsiukhiv Dil (VeloBeskydy). Has red marking (local route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked local tourist route. Marking is red, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: Department of Tourism and Resorts of Lviv Oblast. Route length — 13.1 km. Location: mountain range — Verkhniodnistrovski Beskydy, Lviv Oblast.
At a glance
A one-day route of 13.1 km with 763 m of ascent from Truskavets to Tsiukhiv Dil (VeloBeskydy). Estimated walking time: about 4.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: red.
Route stages
- 0–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 380–470 m
- 3–5 kmClimb of 300 m (up to 763 m)
- 5–7 kmGentle ups and downs at 760–790 m, past Mount Bobovyshche
- 7–9 kmDescent of 200 m (down to 578 m)
- 9–12 kmClimb of 290 m (up to 864 m)
- 12–13 kmGentle ups and downs at 860–940 m
Steepest kilometre: km 4–5, a climb of 140 m (≈14%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2 and 3. There are no springs between km 3 and 13 — carry at least 2 l of water.
Places to stay near the start: Truskavets; near the finish: Skhidnytsia.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Truskavets. This is a one-way route: the finish is 7 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 4.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2 and 3. There are no springs between km 3 and 13 — carry at least 2 l of water.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Places to stay near the start: Truskavets; near the finish: Skhidnytsia.
Water and shelter on the route
- Well (Truskavets)km 0.2 from the start · Not verified · 381 m
- Spring (Truskavets, 4)km 1.6 from the start · Not verified · 426 m
- Spring (Truskavets, 2)km 2.1 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 449 m
- Spring (Truskavets, 3)km 3 from the start · Not verified · 517 m
Before you go, check the border-regime restrictions: Border Guard permit for mountain hikes (in Ukrainian)
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