Skole — to Dubyna village, via Mount Lopata, Kamianka Waterfall
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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 Skole, via Mount Lopata and Kamianka Waterfall to Dubyna village. Along the route you will see: Skole Beskydy National Nature Park, Mount Lopata, Lake Zhuravlyne (Dead Lake), Kamianka waterfall.
At a glance
A one-day route of 25.7 km with 1,072 m of ascent from Skole to Dubyna village. Estimated walking time: about 8 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–6 kmClimb of 700 m to Mount Zelemin (1,177 m)
- 6–9 kmDescent of 120 m (down to 1,008 m)
- 9–12 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,000–1,180 m, past Mount Kudriavets
- 12–17 kmDescent of 560 m (down to 610 m)
- 17–26 kmGentle ups and downs at 420–620 m
Steepest kilometre: km 2–3, a climb of 260 m (≈23%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 1, 5, 10, 12, 20, 21 and 23.
Places to stay near the start and finish: Skole.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Skole. This is a one-way route: the finish is 4 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 8 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 1, 5, 10, 12, 20, 21 and 23.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Places to stay near the start and finish: Skole.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring (Skole, 8)km 0.6 from the start · 90 m off the path · Has water · 453 m
- Spring (Skole, 10)km 1.2 from the start · Not verified · 488 m
- Spring (Skole, 6)km 4.3 from the start · Not verified · 976 m
- Stream water (Hrebeniv)km 5.1 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 1 121 m
- Spring below Mount Lopatakm 9.4 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 1 095 m
- Spring below Mount Lopata (3)km 11.2 from the start · 210 m off the path · Not verified · 1 159 m
- Spring (Kamianka, 5)km 17.8 from the start · Not verified · 575 m
- Yanko's Wellkm 18.6 from the start · Not verified · 592 m
- Spring (Dubyna, 5)km 20.9 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 489 m
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What to see on the trail
Skole Beskydy National Nature Parkaltitude 439 mSkole Beskydy is a land of rugged, majestic mountains that proudly stretch over 35 thousand hectares.
Mount Lopataaltitude 1 211 mThe mountain is located on the Zelemyanka ridge at a distance of 8 km south of the town of Skole.
Lake Zhuravlyne (Dead Lake)altitude 599 mThere is one mysterious place in the Skole Beskydy National Nature Park - Zhuravlyne Lake, also called Dead Lake.
Kamianka waterfallaltitude 427 m"Kamianka Waterfall or Kamianka Waterfall is the most famous waterfall located on the mountain river of the same name near the village of Dubyna,...Trails nearby
All trails
ModerateTwo-dayUnmarkedSkole loopvia Mount LopataElevation profile438–1 197 m17.3 kmascent 830 m≈ 6 h walking
ModerateTwo-dayUnmarkedSkole loopvia Kamianka Waterfall, Lake ZhuravlyneElevation profile394–680 m17.7 kmascent 619 m≈ 5.5 h walking
ModerateTwo-dayUnmarkedTrukhaniv village to Skolevia Mount Kliuch, Lake Zhuravlyne +1Elevation profile441–915 m18.8 kmascent 888 m≈ 6.5 h walking