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Izky village – Mount Zhyd-Mahura (green trail)

Start: Izky
Range: Watershed Ridge
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7.7 kmLength
1 027 mAscent
62 mDescent
1 500 mMax. altitude
536 mMin. altitude

Trail map

Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences

Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Izky
Anastasiya
Izky
from 1,660 UAH per night
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Voloskyi Potik
Izky
from 1,060 UAH per night
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Friends house
Izky
from 7,200 UAH per night
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Family House
Izky
from 3,040 UAH per night
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Hostynnyi Dvir
Izky
from 970 UAH per night
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Hazda
Izky
from 3,480 UAH per night
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Near the finish · Pylypets
Budynochok v horakh
Izky
from 710 UAH per night
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Kotedzh v horakh
Mizhhiria
from 1,800 UAH per night
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Dacha na Mahuri
Pylypets
from 1,500 UAH per night
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Pid Mahuroiu
Pylypets
from 2,100 UAH per night
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Gray house
Pylypets
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Yellow House
Pylypets
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About the trail

Route Izky village – Mount Zhyd-Mahura (green trail). Has green marking (local route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked local tourist route. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. The length of the route is 7.7 km. Location: mountain range — Vododіlnyi Ridge, Zakarpattia region.

At a glance

A one-day route of 7.7 km with 1,027 m of ascent from Izky village to Mount Zhyd-Mahura (green trail). Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.

Route stages

  1. 0–2 kmClimb of 220 m (up to 763 m)
  2. 2–4.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 720–780 m
  3. 4.5–7.5 kmClimb of 690 m to Mount Zhid-Magura (1,517 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 6–7, a climb of 290 m (≈29%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 6 and 7.5. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Mount Mahura-Zhyde (km 5). Places to stay near the start: Izky; near the finish: Pylypets.

When to go

Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.

Getting there

Start: Izky village. Most places to stay near the start are in Izky. 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.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 6 and 7.5. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Mount Mahura-Zhyde (km 5). Places to stay near the start: Izky; near the finish: Pylypets.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Hut below Mount Mahura-Zhydekm 4.9 from the start · Not verified · 830 m
  2. Spring below Mount Zhyd–Mahura (8)km 5.8 from the start · Not verified · 1 033 m
  3. Spring below Mount Zhyd–Mahura (4)km 7.7 from the start · 250 m off the path · Not verified · 1 415 m

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Wildlife along the route

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European beechEuropean beechFagus sylvaticaA tree with light gray smooth bark that forms the Carpathian primeval forests — a UNESCO World Heritage site. It grows up to a height of about 1400 m.
White-throated dipperIn season nowWhite-throated dipperCinclus cinclusA bird of mountain streams with a white 'bib' that dives and runs along the bottom against the current. It can be seen all year round.
Norway spruceNorway sprucePicea abiesNorway spruce is the main coniferous tree of the Carpathians: a dark sharp crown, prickly needles, and long cones that hang downwards. It grows up to the forest boundary.
Spotted nutcrackerIn season nowSpotted nutcrackerNucifraga caryocatactesA brown bird with white spots of the spruce forests that hides thousands of nuts and seeds of the cedar pine — and thus plants the forest.
Old World swallowtailOld World swallowtailPapilio machaonA large yellow and black butterfly with 'tails' on its hindwings. The caterpillar lives on wild carrot, dill, and other umbellifers.
Fire salamanderRed Data Book of UkraineFire salamanderSalamandra salamandraThe black salamander with yellow spots emerges in the beech forests of the Carpathians after rain. It is a vulnerable species listed in the Red Data Book of Ukraine.

Based on naturalists’ records nearby (GBIF, iNaturalist), matched by altitude, habitat and season. Sightings are not guaranteed.

Before you go, check the border-regime restrictions: Border Guard permit for mountain hikes (in Ukrainian)

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