Podobovets village — to Vovchyi village, via Mount Velykyi Verkh, Mount Stiy
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About the trail
Route Podobovets village, via Mount Velykyi Verkh and Mount Stiy to Vovchyi village. Along the route you will see: Mount Veliky Verkh, Mount Stii.
At a glance
A one-day route of 21.7 km with 1,154 m of ascent from Podobovets village to Vovchyi village. Estimated walking time: about 7.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–5 kmClimb of 820 m to Mount Veliky Verkh (1,598 m)
- 5–10 kmAlong the ridge at 1,460–1,660 m
- 10–19 kmDescent of 1,310 m to Hut
- 19–22 kmGentle ups and downs at 280–350 m
Steepest kilometre: km 1–2, a climb of 270 m (≈26%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 3, 8, 11 and 20. There are no springs between km 11 and 20 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Vovchyi, 2) (km 18). Places to stay near the start: Pylypets; near the finish: Svalyava.
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 4 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.
Getting there
Start: Podobovets village. Most places to stay near the start are in Pylypets. This is a one-way route: the finish is 16 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 7.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 3, 8, 11 and 20. There are no springs between km 11 and 20 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Vovchyi, 2) (km 18). Places to stay near the start: Pylypets; near the finish: Svalyava.
Water and shelter on the route
- Drinking water below Mount Velykyi Verkhkm 3.2 from the start · 270 m off the path · Not verified · 1 236 m
- Spring below Mount Stii (4)km 7.6 from the start · 290 m off the path · Not verified · 1 320 m
- Spring below Mount Stiikm 11 from the start · 230 m off the path · Not verified · 1 257 m
- Hut (Vovchyi, 2)km 17.5 from the start · 210 m off the path · Not verified · 383 m
- Captured spring (Vovchyi)km 19.8 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 296 m
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What to see on the trail
Mount Veliky Verkhaltitude 1 598 mMount Velykyi Verkh is a 1,598-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located within the Borzhava Polonyna.
Mount Stiialtitude 1 681 mStiy (also known as Stoy) is the highest peak of the Polonyna Borzhava mountain range on the Polonyna ridge (Polonyna Beskyd), located in the inner...Trails nearby
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