Trukhaniv village — to Skole, via Mount Kliuch, Lake Zhuravlyne, Kamianka Waterfall
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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 Trukhaniv village, via Mount Kliuch, Lake Zhuravlyne and Kamianka Waterfall to Skole. Along the route you will see: Mount Yavorinka, Mountain Polyanytske Lake (Dead Lake), Mount Klyuch, Lake Zhuravlyne (Dead Lake), Kamianka waterfall, Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, Skole and 1 more.
At a glance
A one-day route of 18.8 km with 888 m of ascent from Trukhaniv village to Skole. Estimated walking time: about 6 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–3 kmClimb of 350 m to Mountain Polyanytske Lake
- 3–9 kmGentle ups and downs at 800–910 m, past Mount Yavorinka, Mount Klyuch
- 9–16 kmDescent of 440 m (down to 467 m)
- 16–19 kmGentle ups and downs at 440–470 m
Steepest kilometre: km 13–14, a climb of 160 m (≈16%), near Kamianka waterfall.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 6, 7, 10, 13 and 18.
Places to stay near the start and finish: Skole.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Trukhaniv village. Most places to stay near the start are in Skole. This is a one-way route: the finish is 10 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 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 6, 7, 10, 13 and 18.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Places to stay near the start and finish: Skole.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Mount Kliuch (3)km 6.2 from the start · 160 m off the path · Not verified · 794 m
- Spring below Mount Kliuch (2)km 7.4 from the start · Not verified · 856 m
- Spring (Dubyna, 6)km 10 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 869 m
- Spring (Kamianka, 4)km 12.7 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 567 m
- Spring (Skole, 9)km 17.6 from the start · Not verified · 445 m
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What to see on the trail
Mount Yavorinkaaltitude 940 mThe top of Mount Yavorinka is 940 meters above sea level. Mount Yavorinka is the highest peak of the Klyucha ridge, steep from the north and...
Mountain Polyanytske Lake (Dead Lake)altitude 785 mMountain Lake (another name - Dead Lake) is a picturesque mountain lake of natural origin in the Ukrainian Carpathians (the Skole Beskids massif).
Mount Klyuchaltitude 927 mMount Klyuch is one of the peaks of the ridge in the Skole Beskydy, which starts from the Sukel River (Bukivets village of Bolekhiv City Council)...
Lake Zhuravlyne (Dead Lake)altitude 599 mThere is one mysterious place in the Skole Beskydy National Nature Park - Zhuravlyne Lake, also called Dead Lake.
Kamianka waterfallaltitude 427 m"Kamianka Waterfall or Kamianka Waterfall is the most famous waterfall located on the mountain river of the same name near the village of Dubyna,...
Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, Skolealtitude 439 mThe Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary appeared in Skole in 1896. Before it was built, there was only one wooden church in the small town,...
Skole Beskydy National Nature Parkaltitude 439 mSkole Beskydy is a land of rugged, majestic mountains that proudly stretch over 35 thousand hectares.Trails nearby
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