Podobovets village — to Berezniaky village, via Shypit Waterfall, Mount Hemba, Mount Zhyd-Mahura
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About the trail
Route Podobovets village, via Shypit Waterfall, Mount Hemba and Mount Zhyd-Mahura to Berezniaky village. Along the route you will see: "Shypit Waterfall" Pylypets, Mount Gemba, Mount Zhid-Magura.
At a glance
A one-day route of 23.7 km with 1,198 m of ascent from Podobovets village to Berezniaky village. Estimated walking time: about 8 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 630–770 m
- 4–8 kmClimb of 710 m to Mount Gemba (1,491 m)
- 8–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,440–1,480 m
- 10–15 kmDescent of 850 m (down to 621 m)
- 15–24 kmGentle ups and downs at 350–630 m
Steepest kilometre: km 7–8, a climb of 260 m (≈25%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 3, 4, 6, 11 and 19. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut in the Borzhava river valley (km 18). Places to stay near the start: Pylypets.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
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 8 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 3, 4, 6, 11 and 19. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut in the Borzhava river valley (km 18). Places to stay near the start: Pylypets.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring (Podobovets, 2)km 3 from the start · Not verified · 763 m
- Spring below Mount Hemba (5)km 4.2 from the start · 250 m off the path · Not verified · 822 m
- Spring below Mount Hemba (6)km 5.8 from the start · Not verified · 1 089 m
- Spring below Mount Hemba (7)km 6.5 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 1 157 m
- Spring below Mount Zhyd–Mahura (4)km 10.4 from the start · 270 m off the path · Not verified · 1 415 m
- Hut in the Borzhava river valleykm 17.4 from the start · 40 m off the path · Standing · 479 m
- Spring (Potik, 2)km 18.3 from the start · Not verified · 450 m
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What to see on the trail
"Shypit Waterfall" Pylypetsaltitude 615 mIn a cozy corner of the Carpathian Mountains, among the evergreen mountain forests and steep, sharp cliffs, lies the most full-flowing and...
Mount Gembaaltitude 1 491 mHemba (also known as Hymba) is a very popular mountain in the Ukrainian Carpathians, located on the border of two districts of the Zakarpattia...
Mount Zhid-Maguraaltitude 1 517 mZhyd-Magura (also called Magura-Zhyd) is a 1517-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, which is located within the popular tourist destination,...Trails nearby
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