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Osmoloda village – Mount Grofa

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10.9 kmLength
1 135 mAscent
116 mDescent
1 733 mMax. altitude
713 mMin. altitude
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It may be partly marked. Unmarked trails have no information boards, signposts or auxiliary signs (water, campsite, etc.). The decision to walk the trail is entirely your own responsibility.

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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Osmoloda
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Homestead "Arnika" Osmoloda
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Complex "Hants" Osmoloda
Homestead
Михайлова садиба
Near the finish · Osmoloda
Homestead
"U Davidka i Matviika"
Homestead
Homestead "Faini Karpaty" Osmoloda
Hotel
Готельний комплекс "Вільні вітри" Осмолода
Homestead
Homestead "Albertville" Osmoloda
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About the trail

Route Osmoloda village – Mount Grofa. Along the route you will see: Mount Grofa, Grofa landscape reserve.

At a glance

A one-day route of 10.9 km with 1,135 m of ascent from Osmoloda village to Mount Grofa. Estimated walking time: about 4.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–7 kmGentle ups and downs at 710–980 m
  2. 7–11 kmClimb of 750 m to Mount Grofa (1,748 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 10–11, a climb of 260 m (≈25%), near Polonyna Plisce.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2, 8 and 10.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Plistse (km 10). Places to stay near the start: Osmoloda.

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible.

Getting there

Start: Osmoloda village. Most places to stay near the start are in Osmoloda. 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 4.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2, 8 and 10.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Plistse (km 10). Places to stay near the start: Osmoloda.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Well (Kuzmynets)km 0.1 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 716 m
  2. Spring (Kuzmynets, 11)km 1.7 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 734 m
  3. Spring below Mount Hrofa (3)km 7.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 148 m
  4. Spring on Polonyna Plistse (3)km 8.4 from the start · 240 m off the path · Not verified · 1 414 m
  5. Spring on Polonyna Plistse (2)km 9.4 from the start · Not verified · 1 452 m
  6. Hut on Polonyna Plistsekm 9.4 from the start · Standing · 1 445 m

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What to see on the trail

Mount GrofaMount Grofaaltitude 1 748 mMount Hrofa (height - 1748 m) is a well-known peak among lovers of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the Gorgan Mountains within the landscape...Grofa landscape reserveGrofa landscape reservealtitude 901 mIf there is a river on the reserve's territory that is considered one of the cleanest in Europe, it says a lot about the area.

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