Abranka village — Yabluniv, via Mount Bozova
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About the trail
Route Abranka village – Mount Bozova – Yabluniv. Has blue marking (regional route, cz:KČT). 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. Marked and maintained by: cz:KČT. The length of the route is 9.1 km. Location: mountain range – Polonynskyi Ridge, Zakarpattia region.
At a glance
A one-day route of 9.1 km with 793 m of ascent from Abranka village to Yabluniv. Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–1.5 kmClimb of 330 m (up to 709 m)
- 1.5–2.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 660–720 m
- 2.5–4.5 kmClimb of 390 m to Bozeva Mountain (1,095 m)
- 4.5–9 kmDescent of 610 m to Yabluniv
Steepest kilometre: km 0.5–1.5, a climb of 250 m (≈25%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 5. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Places to stay near the start: Zhdenievo; near the finish: Volovets.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Abranka village. Most places to stay near the start are in Zhdenievo. 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 3.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 5. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Places to stay near the start: Zhdenievo; near the finish: Volovets.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Mount Bozevakm 5.2 from the start · 210 m off the path · Dried up · 939 m
Before you go, check the border-regime restrictions: Border Guard permit for mountain hikes (in Ukrainian)
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