Mezhyriky – Vivchyna polonyna
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Mezhyriky – Vivchyna polonyna. Has blue marking (regional route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. The length of the route is 3.3 km. Location: mountain range — Horgany, Ivano-Frankivsk region.
At a glance
A short route of 3.3 km with 185 m of ascent from Mezhyriky to Vivchyna polonyna. Estimated walking time: about 1 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmClimb of 180 m (up to 1,037 m)
- 2–3.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,030–1,050 m
Steepest kilometre: km 0.5–1.5, a climb of 110 m (≈11%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 3.5.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Stara Huta, 2) (km 0), Cabin (Bystrytsia) (km 3.5).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Mezhyriky. 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 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 3.5.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Stara Huta, 2) (km 0), Cabin (Bystrytsia) (km 3.5).
Water and shelter on the route
- Hut (Stara Huta, 2)km 0 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 869 m
- Cabin (Bystrytsia)km 3.3 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 1 033 m
- Spring (Bystrytsia, 17)km 3.3 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 1 031 m
Before you go, check the border-regime restrictions: Border Guard permit for mountain hikes (in Ukrainian)
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