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Skole – Mount Parashka

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10.2 kmLength
960 mAscent
156 mDescent
1 259 mMax. altitude
444 mMin. altitude
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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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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Skole
Hotel
Серце Карпат
from 2,420 UAH per night
Hotel
Еко-люкс
from 1,210 UAH per night
Hotel
Заринок
from 1,100 UAH per night
Hotel
Дольче Віта
from 1,540 UAH per night
Hotel
Гірка
from 1,440 UAH per night
Homestead
Fainy Hazdy
Near the finish · Skole
Hotel
Scandihouse
from 4,200 UAH per night
Cottage
RestWood
from 5,400 UAH per night
Motel
Окей
from 1,400 UAH per night
Hotel
Complex "Zolota Forel" Mykulychyn
Hotel
Motel "Okay"
Hotel
Готель "Соколине гніздо" Коростів
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About the trail

Route Skole – Mount Parashka. Along the route you will see: Mount Parashka.

At a glance

A one-day route of 10.2 km with 960 m of ascent from Skole to Mount Parashka. Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–2 kmClimb of 350 m (up to 818 m)
  2. 2–5 kmGentle ups and downs at 810–920 m
  3. 5–6 kmClimb of 200 m (up to 1,114 m)
  4. 6–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,110–1,250 m, past Mount Obroslyi Verkh, Mount Zelena, Mount Tymkiv Verkh

Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a climb of 210 m (≈19%), near Hut.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 3, 6 and 8. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Skole) (km 0), Mountain shelter below Mount Parashka (km 10). 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 7 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 4 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 3, 6 and 8. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Skole) (km 0), Mountain shelter below Mount Parashka (km 10). Places to stay near the start and finish: Skole.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Mineral spring “Naftusia” (2)km 0.1 from the start · Not verified · 463 m
  2. Hut (Skole)km 0.2 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 489 m
  3. Spring (Skole, 3)km 3 from the start · Dried up · 880 m
  4. Spring (Skole)km 5.2 from the start · Weak flow · 1 083 m
  5. Spring below Mount Parashka (7)km 7.2 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 1 087 m
  6. Spring below Mount Parashka (6)km 8 from the start · 150 m off the path · Not verified · 1 109 m
  7. Mountain shelter below Mount Parashkakm 9.3 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 1 143 m

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What to see on the trail

Mount ParashkaMount Parashkaaltitude 1 268 mParashka (also known as Paraska) is the highest mountain of the eponymous ridge located in the Skole Beskydy.

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Craft nearby

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