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Slavske — Obnoha tract, via Mount Chorna Ripa

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17.2 kmLength
837 mAscent
251 mDescent
1 287 mMax. altitude
603 mMin. altitude

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Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences

Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Slavske
Cottage
Прованс
from 9,500 UAH per night
Guest house
Славський
from 2,580 UAH per night
Hotel
Едельвейс
from 440 UAH per night
Cottage
Загадка Карпат
from 3,300 UAH per night
Hotel
Дарина
from 1,080 UAH per night
Hotel
У Сюшка
from 1,980 UAH per night
Near the finish · Vyshkiv
Hotel
Затор
from 800 UAH per night
Hotel
Chayna Khata
Ski resort
Ski Resort "Vyshkiv"
Homestead
Садиба "Карпатський подих" Ялинкувате
Hotel
Hotel "Yalynka" Vyshkiv
Homestead
Guest House "Zator" Vyshkiv
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About the trail

Route Slavske – Mount Chorna Ripa – Obnoha tract. Has red marking (local route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked local tourist route. Marking is red, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Length of the route — 17.2 km. Location: mountain range — Skole Beskids, Lviv region.

At a glance

A one-day route of 17.2 km with 837 m of ascent from Slavske to Obnoha tract. Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: red.

Route stages

  1. 0–2 kmClimb of 230 m (up to 833 m)
  2. 2–5 kmGentle ups and downs at 830–940 m
  3. 5–8 kmClimb of 290 m to Mount Vysokyi Verkh (1,242 m)
  4. 8–17 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,130–1,290 m, past Mount Chorna Ripa

Steepest kilometre: km 6–7, a climb of 200 m (≈20%), near Hut below Mount Vysokyi Verkh.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 4, 6, 14 and 17. There are no springs between km 6 and 14 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Mount Vysokyi Verkh (km 6), Mountain shelter (Titkivtsi) (km 17). Places to stay near the start: Slavske.

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Slavske. This is a one-way route: the finish is 14 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?
Springs near the trail: at km 4, 6, 14 and 17. There are no springs between km 6 and 14 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Mount Vysokyi Verkh (km 6), Mountain shelter (Titkivtsi) (km 17). Places to stay near the start: Slavske.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Mount Vysokyi Verkhkm 3.8 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 876 m
  2. Hut below Mount Vysokyi Verkhkm 5.6 from the start · 50 m off the path · Poor condition · 960 m
  3. Spring below Mount Vysokyi Verkh (4)km 5.9 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 1 012 m
  4. Spring (Novoselytsia, 3)km 14.5 from the start · 290 m off the path · Not verified · 1 203 m
  5. Spring (Novoselytsia, 4)km 15.1 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 1 239 m
  6. Spring (Titkivtsi)km 17 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 1 157 m
  7. Mountain shelter (Titkivtsi)km 17.1 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 1 168 m

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