Osmoloda villageloop, via Mount Grofa
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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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About the trail
Route Osmoloda village – Mount Grofa – Osmoloda village. Along the route you will see: Mount Grofa, Grofa landscape reserve, Mount Kin Grofetsky.
At a glance
A one-day loop route of 13.4 km with 989 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Osmoloda village. Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–7 kmClimb of 880 m to Mount Grofa (1,748 m)
- 7–9 kmDescent of 430 m to Hut below Mount Kin-Hrofetskyi
- 9–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,210–1,280 m
- 10–12 kmDescent of 300 m (down to 912 m)
- 12–13 kmGentle ups and downs at 820–920 m
Steepest kilometre: km 7–9, a descent of 370 m (≈35%), near Mount Grofa.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 4, 6 and 9. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Plistse (km 6), Hut below Mount Kin-Hrofetskyi (km 9). 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 loop: it brings you back to the start.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 4, 6 and 9. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Plistse (km 6), Hut below Mount Kin-Hrofetskyi (km 9). Places to stay near the start: Osmoloda.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Mount Hrofa (3)km 4 from the start · Not verified · 1 148 m
- Spring on Polonyna Plistse (3)km 4.8 from the start · 230 m off the path · Not verified · 1 414 m
- Spring on Polonyna Plistse (2)km 5.6 from the start · Not verified · 1 452 m
- Hut on Polonyna Plistsekm 5.6 from the start · Standing · 1 445 m
- Spring below Mount Kin-Hrofetskyi (2)km 8.4 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 1 285 m
- Hut below Mount Kin-Hrofetskyikm 8.5 from the start · Standing · 1 286 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.
Mount Kin Grofetskyaltitude 1 552 mMount Kin Grofetskyi is a 1,552-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians. It is located in the western part of the Gorgan mountain range in the...Trails nearby
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