Rakhiv town – Berlebashka polonyna
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Where to stay nearby
About the trail
Route Rakhiv town – Berlebashka polonyna. Has green marking (local routes). Along the route you will see: Church of St. John Nepomuk, Rakhiv, Cathedral of the Descent of the Holy Spirit, Rakhiv.
At a glance
A one-day route of 17.1 km with 1,854 m of ascent from Rakhiv town to Berlebashka polonyna. Estimated walking time: about 7.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–7 kmClimb of 820 m (up to 1,280 m)
- 7–8 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,210–1,290 m
- 8–11 kmClimb of 230 m (up to 1,447 m)
- 11–14 kmDescent of 130 m (down to 1,319 m)
- 14–17 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,310–1,390 m
Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a climb of 220 m (≈22%), near Tysa River.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 7 and 10. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Mount Berlebashka (km 17). Places to stay near the start and finish: Rakhiv.
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 town. Most places to stay near the start are in Rakhiv. This is a one-way route: the finish is 13 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 7 and 10. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Mount Berlebashka (km 17). Places to stay near the start and finish: Rakhiv.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring (Rakhiv, 12)km 6.9 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 1 248 m
- Spring (Bohdan)km 10 from the start · Dried up · 1 337 m
- Spring (Bohdan, 3)km 10.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 406 m
- Hut below Mount Berlebashkakm 16.5 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 1 359 m
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What to see on the trail
Church of St. John Nepomuk, Rakhivaltitude 452 mJohn Nepomuky is one of the main architectural monuments of the small town of Rakhiv, Transcarpathian region.
Cathedral 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...Trails nearby
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