Stara Huta villageloop, via Mount Vysoka, Mount Ihrovets
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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About the trail
Route Stara Huta village, via Mount Vysoka and Mount Ihrovets to Stara Huta village. Along the route you will see: Mount Igrovets, Gora Vysoka, Srednya Mountain.
At a glance
A one-day loop route of 21.2 km with 1,925 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Stara Huta village. Estimated walking time: about 8.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–9 kmClimb of 1,760 m to Mount Igrovets (1,804 m)
- 9–11 kmAlong the ridge at 1,700–1,790 m, past Gora Vysoka
- 11–21 kmDescent of 1,050 m (down to 705 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a climb of 710 m (≈68%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 4, 12, 14, 16 and 18. There are no springs between km 4 and 12 — carry at least 2 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Places to stay near the start: Osmoloda.
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 5 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.
Getting there
Start: Stara Huta village. Most places to stay near the start are in Osmoloda. This is a loop: it brings you back to the start.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 8.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 4, 12, 14, 16 and 18. There are no springs between km 4 and 12 — carry at least 2 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Places to stay near the start: Osmoloda.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring (Stara Huta)km 3.6 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 979 m
- Spring below Mount Vysokakm 11.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 482 m
- Spring below Mount Seredniakm 12.4 from the start · Not verified · 1 438 m
- Spring below Mount Serednia (2)km 13.4 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 1 201 m
- Stream water below Mount Seredniakm 14.1 from the start · 280 m off the path · Not verified · 1 001 m
- Spring below Mount Serednia (3)km 15.3 from the start · Not verified · 954 m
- Spring (Stara Huta, 2)km 17 from the start · Not verified · 859 m
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What to see on the trail
Mount Igrovetsaltitude 1 804 mMount Igrovets is located on the Igrovyshche ridge and is the third highest peak in the Horhan mountain range (after Velyka and Mala Syvul) at 1804...
Gora Vysokaaltitude 1 803 mMount Vysoka (1803.6 m) is one of the peaks of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the Gorgan mountain range.
Srednya Mountainaltitude 1 639 mSerednya is a 1,639-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, which is located within the Gorgan mountain range.Trails nearby
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HardMulti-dayUnmarkedOsmoloda to Stara Huta villagevia Mount Vysoka, Mount Ihrovets +1Elevation profile651–1 797 m33.4 kmascent 2 125 m≈ 12.5 h walking
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