Skoleloop, via Mount Lopata, Mount Khom, Kamianka village, Kamianka Waterfall, Dubyna village
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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Where to stay nearby
About the trail
Route Skole, via Mount Lopata, Mount Khom, Kamianka village, Kamianka Waterfall and Dubyna village to Skole. Along the route you will see: Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, Skole, Skole Beskydy National Nature Park, Mount Lopata, Lake Zhuravlyne (Dead Lake), Kamianka waterfall.
At a glance
A loop route of 31.4 km with 1,276 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Skole. Estimated walking time: about 10 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 430–450 m
- 3–10 kmClimb of 740 m to Mount Lopata (1,211 m)
- 10–13 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,150–1,230 m, past Mount Mutna
- 13–19 kmDescent of 590 m (down to 619 m)
- 19–31 kmGentle ups and downs at 420–620 m
Steepest kilometre: km 7–8, a climb of 230 m (≈21%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2, 5, 10, 18, 22, 25 and 29.
Places to stay near the start: Skole.
A possible split into days:
- Day 1: km 0–13, ≈5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
- Day 2: km 13–31, ≈5 h — finish
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 loop: it brings you back to the start.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 10 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2, 5, 10, 18, 22, 25 and 29.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Places to stay near the start: Skole.
Water and shelter on the route
- Well (Skole)km 0.1 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 452 m
- Spring (Skole, 9)km 2.1 from the start · 160 m off the path · Not verified · 445 m
- Spring (Skole, 8)km 2.6 from the start · 120 m off the path · Has water · 453 m
- Spring (Skole, 12)km 4.5 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 634 m
- Spring below Mount Lopata (2)km 8.9 from the start · Not verified · 1 059 m
- Spring below Mount Lopata (3)km 9.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 159 m
- Spring (Kamianka, 6)km 16.7 from the start · Not verified · 695 m
- Spring (Kamianka, 5)km 20.4 from the start · Not verified · 575 m
- Yanko's Wellkm 20.8 from the start · Not verified · 592 m
- Spring (Kamianka, 3)km 21.2 from the start · Not verified · 568 m
- Spring (Dubyna, 5)km 23 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 489 m
- Spring (Dubyna, 3)km 26.7 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 487 m
- Spring (Skole, 11)km 27.5 from the start · 290 m off the path · Not verified · 472 m
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What to see on the trail
Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, Skolealtitude 439 mThe Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary appeared in Skole in 1896. Before it was built, there was only one wooden church in the small town,...
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





