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Turkulska polonyna – Hoverla village

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8.5 kmLength
341 mAscent
1 197 mDescent
1 574 mMax. altitude
687 mMin. altitude
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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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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Vorokhta
Hotel
Біля Говерли
from 1,320 UAH per night
Hotel
Під Вухатим каменем
from 1,210 UAH per night
Hotel
Буков'ян
from 1,800 UAH per night
Hotel
Training and Sports Base "Zaroslyak" at Hoverla
Hotel
Hotel "Desyatka" Vorokhta (near Hoverlyansky Checkpoint)
Homestead
Homestead "Sosnovyi Dvir" Vorokhta (Tenth Kilometer)
Near the finish · Kvasy
Hotel
Privat Guest House ZarinSki
from 1,120 UAH per night
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Mineral
from 421 UAH per night
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Дубок
from 1,430 UAH per night
Hotel
Hotel "Nad Tysoyu" Mykulychyn
Cottage
Homestead "U Ivanky"
Cottage
Cottage "Zatyshok" Mykulychyn
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About the trail

Route Turkulska polonyna – Hoverla village.

At a glance

A short route of 8.5 km with 341 m of ascent and 1,197 m of descent from Turkulska polonyna to Hoverla village. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–5 kmDescent of 760 m (down to 800 m)
  2. 5–8.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 700–820 m

Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a descent of 230 m (≈22%), near Hut on Polonyna Turkulska.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 5 and 7.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Turkulska (km 0.5). Places to stay near the start: Vorokhta.

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Turkulska polonyna. Most places to stay near the start are in Vorokhta. 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.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 5 and 7.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Turkulska (km 0.5). Places to stay near the start: Vorokhta.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Hut on Polonyna Turkulskakm 0.7 from the start · Standing · 1 422 m
  2. Spring (Luhy, 5)km 4.5 from the start · Not verified · 768 m
  3. Mineral spring (Luhy, 2)km 6.4 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 727 m

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