Vorokhta – Dil polonyna
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About the trail
Route Vorokhta – Dil polonyna. Has blue marking (local route). 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: Carpathian National Nature Park. The length of the route is 4 km. Location: mountain range — Pokutsko-Bukovynski Carpathians, Ivano-Frankivsk region.
The route is in memory of soldier Andrii Tomashchuk, call sign "Parovoz", who died on May 14, 2023, in the battle for the city of Bakhmut.
At a glance
A short route of 4 km with 397 m of ascent from Vorokhta to Dil polonyna. Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–1.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 920–1,010 m
- 1.5–2.5 kmClimb of 270 m (up to 1,275 m)
- 2.5–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,220–1,290 m
Steepest kilometre: km 1.5–2.5, a climb of 240 m (≈24%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 4.
Places to stay near the start and finish: Vorokhta.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Vorokhta. This is a one-way route: the finish is 3 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 1.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 4.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Places to stay near the start and finish: Vorokhta.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring (Vorokhta, 16)km 4 from the start · 200 m off the path · Not verified · 1 220 m
Before you go, check the border-regime restrictions: Border Guard permit for mountain hikes (in Ukrainian)
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