Pylypets village — to Volovets, via Mount Hemba, Mount Stiy, Mount Velykyi Verkh
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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 Pylypets village, via Mount Hemba, Mount Stiy and Mount Velykyi Verkh to Volovets. Along the route you will see: "Shypit Waterfall" Pylypets, Mount Gemba, Mount Veliky Verkh, Mount Stii, Holy Ascension Church, Volovets.
At a glance
A route of 28 km with 1,554 m of ascent from Pylypets village to Volovets. Estimated walking time: about 9.5 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–3 kmClimb of 750 m to Mount Gemba (1,491 m)
- 3–22 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,200–1,640 m, past Mount Stii, Mount Veliky Verkh, Mount Plai, Mount Temnatyk
- 22–28 kmDescent of 810 m to Volovets
Steepest kilometre: km 25–26, a descent of 300 m (≈28%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 2, 9, 17, 20, 21 and 22.
Places to stay near the start: Pylypets; near the finish: Volovets.
A possible split into days:
- Day 1: km 0–11, ≈5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
- Day 2: km 11–28, ≈5 h — finish
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 5 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.
Getting there
Start: Pylypets village. Most places to stay near the start are in Pylypets. This is a one-way route: the finish is 9 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 9.5 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 2, 9, 17, 20, 21 and 22.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Places to stay near the start: Pylypets; near the finish: Volovets.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Mount Hemba (6)km 1.8 from the start · 250 m off the path · Not verified · 1 089 m
- Spring below Mount Stii (4)km 8.6 from the start · 290 m off the path · Not verified · 1 320 m
- Spring below Mount Velykyi Verkh (2)km 15.9 from the start · 270 m off the path · Not verified · 1 235 m
- Spring (Volovets, 9)km 18.8 from the start · 260 m off the path · Not verified · 1 183 m
- Spring (Volovets, 5)km 20 from the start · 40 m off the path · Has water · 1 238 m
- Spring (Volovets, 3)km 21 from the start · 280 m off the path · Not verified · 1 176 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 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...
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