Osmoloda villageloop, via Mount Ihrovets, Mount Vysoka
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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, via Mount Ihrovets and Mount Vysoka to Osmoloda village. Along the route you will see: Gora Vysoka, Mount Igrovets.
At a glance
A one-day loop route of 25 km with 1,409 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Osmoloda village. Estimated walking time: about 8.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–12 kmClimb of 1,110 m to Mount Igrovets (1,804 m)
- 12–25 kmDescent of 1,080 m (down to 719 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 2–3, a climb of 320 m (≈28%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 18. There are no springs between km 1 and 18 — carry at least 3.5 l of water.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Matahiv ridge (km 7). 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 10 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 8.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 18. There are no springs between km 1 and 18 — carry at least 3.5 l of water.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Matahiv ridge (km 7). Places to stay near the start: Osmoloda.
Water and shelter on the route
- Well (Kuzmynets)km 0 from the start · 170 m off the path · Not verified · 716 m
- Spring (Kuzmynets, 12)km 0.9 from the start · Not verified · 715 m
- Hut on Matahiv ridgekm 6.2 from the start · Not verified · 1 463 m
- Spring (Kuzmynets, 14)km 15.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 457 m
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What to see on the trail
Gora Vysokaaltitude 1 803 mMount Vysoka (1803.6 m) is one of the peaks of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the Gorgan mountain range.
Mount Igrovetsaltitude 1 804 mMount Igrovets is located on the Igrovyshche ridge and is the third highest peak in the Horhan mountain range (after Velyka and Mala Syvul) at 1804...Trails nearby
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