Syniak village – Obava Rock
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About the trail
Route Syniak village – Obava Rock. Has yellow marking (waymarked route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked tourist route. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Length of the route is 5.4 km. Location: mountain range – Volcanic Ridge, Zakarpattia region.
At a glance
A short route of 5.4 km with 538 m of ascent from Syniak village to Obava Rock. Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–3 kmClimb of 500 m to Mount Obavskyi Kamin (979 m)
- 3–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 960–990 m
- 4–5.5 kmDescent of 140 m to Obava Rock
Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a climb of 210 m (≈21%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 3 and 5.5.
Places to stay near the start: Syniak.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Syniak village. Most places to stay near the start are in Syniak. This is a one-way route: the finish is 4 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 2 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 3 and 5.5.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Places to stay near the start: Syniak.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring (Syniak, 2)km 2.9 from the start · Not verified · 960 m
- Spring (Syniak)km 5.4 from the start · Not verified · 844 m
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