Pylypets villageloop, via Mount Hemba
Unmarked trailmore
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 – Mount Hemba – Pylypets village. Along the route you will see: "Shypit Waterfall" Pylypets, Mount Gemba.
At a glance
A short loop route of 6.9 km with 750 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Pylypets village. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–3.5 kmClimb of 720 m to Mount Gemba (1,491 m)
- 3.5–7 kmDescent of 760 m (down to 751 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a climb of 300 m (≈29%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 1.5 and 5.
Places to stay near the start and finish: 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: Pylypets village. Most places to stay near the start are in Pylypets. This is a loop: it brings you back to the start.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 1.5 and 5.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Places to stay near the start and finish: Pylypets.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Mount Hemba (6)km 1.6 from the start · 230 m off the path · Not verified · 1 089 m
- Spring below Mount Hemba (7)km 4.7 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 1 157 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...Trails nearby
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