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Rivnia hamlet — Mykulychyn, via Mount Smerichok, Mount Petrash

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15 kmLength
915 mAscent
908 mDescent
1 041 mMax. altitude
585 mMin. altitude

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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Mykulychyn
Hotel
Kostel House
from 2,400 UAH per night
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Діамон
from 1,440 UAH per night
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Теремок
from 3,000 UAH per night
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Колорит
from 1,440 UAH per night
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Божена
from 3,360 UAH per night
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У Павла
from 2,640 UAH per night
Near the finish · Mykulychyn
Cottage
Lucky Home Karpatu
from 3,600 UAH per night
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GOTS
from 3,800 UAH per night
Cottage
Краєвид
from 6,600 UAH per night
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Джерело
from 2,420 UAH per night
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Тризуб
from 4,200 UAH per night
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Світанок
from 1,500 UAH per night
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About the trail

Route Rivnia hamlet – Mount Smerichok – Mount Petrash – Mykulychyn. Has blue marking (most notable or interesting routes). Along the route you will see: Museum of customary symbols of the Hutsul region (Mykulychyn).

At a glance

A one-day route of 15 km with 915 m of ascent from Rivnia hamlet to Mykulychyn. Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.

Route stages

  1. 0–2 kmGentle ups and downs at 580–660 m
  2. 2–4 kmClimb of 300 m (up to 959 m)
  3. 4–12 kmGentle ups and downs at 900–1,030 m
  4. 12–15 kmDescent of 330 m to Mykulychyn

Steepest kilometre: km 14–15, a descent of 180 m (≈18%).

Water and overnight stays

A spring near the trail: at km 10. There are no springs between km 0 and 10 — carry at least 2 l of water.

Places to stay near the start and finish: Mykulychyn.

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Rivnia hamlet. Most places to stay near the start are in Mykulychyn. This is a one-way route: the finish is 2 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 5.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
A spring near the trail: at km 10. There are no springs between km 0 and 10 — carry at least 2 l of water.
Where can I stay overnight?
Places to stay near the start and finish: Mykulychyn.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring (Mykulychyn, 25)km 10 from the start · Not verified · 957 m

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What to see on the trail

Museum of customary symbols of the Hutsul region (Mykulychyn)Museum of customary symbols of the Hutsul region (Mykulychyn)altitude 622 mDid you know that the Museum of Customary Symbols of the Hutsul Region (Mykulychyn) and its exhibition are housed in three rooms of an old hut?

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