Pasichna village — Zelena village, via Mount Chortka
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Pasichna village – Mount Chortka – Zelena village. Has yellow marking (regional route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. The length of the route is 15.8 km. Location: mountain range – Horgany, Ivano-Frankivsk region.
At a glance
A one-day route of 15.8 km with 759 m of ascent from Pasichna village to Zelena village. Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmGentle ups and downs at 520–560 m
- 2–10 kmClimb of 660 m (up to 1,214 m)
- 10–12 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,130–1,220 m
- 12–15 kmDescent of 460 m (down to 680 m)
- 15–16 kmGentle ups and downs at 610–680 m
Steepest kilometre: km 13–14, a descent of 220 m (≈22%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 11 and 15. There are no springs between km 0 and 11 — carry at least 2 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Mount Khrebet i hora Chortka (km 8), Hut on Polonyna Ketsura (km 11).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Pasichna village. This is a one-way route: the finish is 8 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.
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 11 and 15. There are no springs between km 0 and 11 — carry at least 2 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Mount Khrebet i hora Chortka (km 8), Hut on Polonyna Ketsura (km 11).
Water and shelter on the route
- Hut below Mount Khrebet i hora Chortkakm 8.4 from the start · Not verified · 1 150 m
- Hut on Polonyna Ketsurakm 10.9 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 1 206 m
- Spring (Zelena, 8)km 11 from the start · Not verified · 1 192 m
- Spring (Zelena, 7)km 15.3 from the start · Not verified · 623 m
Before you go, check the border-regime restrictions: Border Guard permit for mountain hikes (in Ukrainian)
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