Osmoloda villageloop, via Mount Grofa
Unmarked trailmore
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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About the trail
Route Osmoloda village – Mount Grofa – Osmoloda village. Along the route you will see: Mount Grofa, Grofa landscape reserve.
At a glance
A one-day loop route of 23.9 km with 1,204 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Osmoloda village. Estimated walking time: about 8 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–12 kmClimb of 1,040 m to Mount Grofa (1,748 m)
- 12–22 kmDescent of 1,060 m (down to 700 m)
- 22–24 kmGentle ups and downs at 690–720 m
Steepest kilometre: km 10–11, a climb of 310 m (≈26%), near Hut on Polonyna Plistse.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2, 9, 11 and 16.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Plistse (km 11). 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. About 3 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.
Getting there
Start: Osmoloda village. Most places to stay near the start are in Osmoloda. This is a loop: it brings you back to the start.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 8 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2, 9, 11 and 16.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Plistse (km 11). Places to stay near the start: Osmoloda.
Water and shelter on the route
- Well (Kuzmynets)km 0 from the start · 150 m off the path · Not verified · 716 m
- Spring (Kuzmynets, 11)km 1.5 from the start · Not verified · 734 m
- Spring below Mount Hrofakm 7.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 200 m
- Hut on Polonyna Plistsekm 9 from the start · Standing · 1 445 m
- Spring on Polonyna Plistse (2)km 9.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 452 m
- Spring below Mount Hrofa (3)km 13.3 from the start · Not verified · 1 148 m
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What to see on the trail
Mount 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 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.Trails nearby
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