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Rakhiv – Mount Blyznytsia

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18.8 kmLength
1 278 mAscent
380 mDescent
1 470 mMax. altitude
398 mMin. altitude
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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Rakhiv
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Смерекова хата
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Марта
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Європа
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Гостинниця
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Camelot
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Near the finish · Drahobrat
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TysaBorkut
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Гостинний дім
from 1,570 UAH per night
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PETROS
from 900 UAH per night
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Freerider
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Alpine Eco Chalet & Wellness
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About the trail

Route Rakhiv – Mount Blyznytsia. Along the route you will see: Cathedral of the Descent of the Holy Spirit, Rakhiv, Church of St. John Nepomuk, Rakhiv.

At a glance

A one-day route of 18.8 km with 1,278 m of ascent from Rakhiv to Mount Blyznytsia. Estimated walking time: about 7 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–1 kmGentle ups and downs at 420–490 m
  2. 1–7 kmClimb of 800 m (up to 1,280 m)
  3. 7–12 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,220–1,330 m, past Mount Terentyn
  4. 12–17 kmClimb of 230 m to Mount Stara (1,472 m)
  5. 17–19 kmDescent of 160 m to Mount Blyznytsia

Steepest kilometre: km 5–6, a climb of 200 m (≈19%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 5, 6, 8, 11, 13 and 18. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter “Perelisok” (km 11), Hut on Polonyna Perelisok (km 13). Places to stay near the start: Rakhiv; near the finish: Drahobrat.

When to go

Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.

Getting there

Start: Rakhiv. This is a one-way route: the finish is 15 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 7 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 5, 6, 8, 11, 13 and 18. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter “Perelisok” (km 11), Hut on Polonyna Perelisok (km 13). Places to stay near the start: Rakhiv; near the finish: Drahobrat.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring (Rakhiv, 9)km 4.4 from the start · Not verified · 948 m
  2. Spring (Bilyn, 9)km 6 from the start · Not verified · 1 195 m
  3. Spring “Ukraine”km 6.7 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 1 239 m
  4. Spring (Bilyn, 6)km 7.6 from the start · Not verified · 1 279 m
  5. Spring (Bilyn, 5)km 10.9 from the start · Not verified · 1 232 m
  6. Mountain shelter “Perelisok”km 10.9 from the start · 50 m off the path · Standing · 1 234 m
  7. Spring (Trostyanets, 8)km 12.4 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 1 295 m
  8. Hut on Polonyna Perelisokkm 12.5 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 1 312 m

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What to see on the trail

Cathedral of the Descent of the Holy Spirit, RakhivCathedral of the Descent of the Holy Spirit, Rakhivaltitude 452 mThe three-domed church with a solemn main façade was built on the main square of Rakhiv from 1991 to 1993 according to the design of Rakhiv...Church of St. John Nepomuk, RakhivChurch of St. John Nepomuk, Rakhivaltitude 452 mJohn Nepomuky is one of the main architectural monuments of the small town of Rakhiv, Transcarpathian region.

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