Plotenia Trail: Velyki Lazy village — Mount Dil Yarotskyi
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About the trail
Route Plotenia Trail: Velyki Lazy village – Mount Dil Yarotskyi. Has green marking (regional route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Length of the route — 16.3 km. Location: mountain range — Volcanic Ridge, Zakarpattia region.
At a glance
A one-day route of 16.3 km with 769 m of ascent from Velyki Lazy village to Mount Dil Yarotskyi. Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–13 kmGentle ups and downs at 120–380 m
- 13–16 kmClimb of 430 m (up to 801 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 15–16, a climb of 160 m (≈16%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 14 and 16. There are no springs between km 0 and 14 — carry at least 2.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Places to stay near the start: Uzhhorod; near the finish: Antalovtsi.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Velyki Lazy village. Most places to stay near the start are in Uzhhorod. This is a one-way route: the finish is 13 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 5.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 14 and 16. There are no springs between km 0 and 14 — carry at least 2.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Places to stay near the start: Uzhhorod; near the finish: Antalovtsi.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring (Yarok, 6)km 14.1 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 511 m
- Spring (Yarok, 10)km 15.8 from the start · 150 m off the path · Not verified · 722 m
- Spring (Yarok, 12)km 16.2 from the start · 250 m off the path · Not verified · 762 m
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