Skole — to Hurkalo Waterfall, via Mount Parashka
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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 Parashka to Hurkalo Waterfall. Along the route you will see: Mount Parashka, Gurkalo waterfall.
At a glance
A one-day route of 18.9 km with 1,065 m of ascent from Skole to Hurkalo Waterfall. Estimated walking time: about 6.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–6 kmClimb of 630 m (up to 1,128 m)
- 6–11 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,120–1,240 m, past Mount Obroslyi Verkh, Mount Zelena, Mount Tymkiv Verkh, Mount Parashka
- 11–13 kmDescent of 370 m (down to 865 m)
- 13–15 kmGentle ups and downs at 840–880 m, past Mount Dil
- 15–19 kmDescent of 360 m to Hurkalo Waterfall
Steepest kilometre: km 12–13, a descent of 220 m (≈19%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 3, 6, 8 and 14. 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 11). 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 6 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 6.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0, 3, 6, 8 and 14. 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 11). Places to stay near the start and finish: Skole.
Water and shelter on the route
- Mineral spring “Naftusia” (2)km 0 from the start · 160 m off the path · Not verified · 463 m
- Hut (Skole)km 0 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 489 m
- Spring (Skole, 3)km 2.7 from the start · Dried up · 880 m
- Spring (Skole)km 4.9 from the start · Weak flow · 1 083 m
- Spring below Mount Parashka (7)km 6.9 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 1 087 m
- Spring below Mount Parashka (6)km 7.8 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 1 109 m
- Mountain shelter below Mount Parashkakm 9.1 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 1 143 m
- Spring below Mount Parashka (8)km 12.1 from the start · 300 m off the path · Not verified · 781 m
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What to see on the trail
Mount Parashkaaltitude 1 268 mParashka (also known as Paraska) is the highest mountain of the eponymous ridge located in the Skole Beskydy.
Gurkalo waterfallaltitude 398 mGurkal, located on the Velyka Richka River, has a very eloquent name! You can't argue with it, especially when the snow begins to melt in the...Trails nearby
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