Eastern traverse of Malyi Kanusiak
Trail map
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Where to stay nearby
About the trail
Route Eastern traverse of Malyi Kanusiak. Has yellow marking (local route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked local tourist route. The marking is yellow, with a triangle in the corner on a white background. The length of the route is 7.8 km. Location: mountain range - Horgany, Ivano-Frankivsk region.
At a glance
A one-day route of 7.8 km with 668 m of ascent. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–5 kmClimb of 520 m (up to 1,260 m)
- 5–8 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,250–1,380 m
Steepest kilometre: km 1.5–2.5, a climb of 170 m (≈17%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 3, 5 and 7.5. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Places to stay near the start and finish: Osmoloda.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Most places to stay near the start are in Osmoloda. This is a one-way route: the finish is 4 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 3 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 3, 5 and 7.5. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Places to stay near the start and finish: Osmoloda.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring (Osmoloda, 6)km 3 from the start · Not verified · 1 068 m
- Spring (Osmoloda, 8)km 4.9 from the start · Not verified · 1 239 m
- Spring (Osmoloda, 2)km 7.7 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 1 332 m
Before you go, check the border-regime restrictions: Border Guard permit for mountain hikes (in Ukrainian)
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