Turychky village — to Lumshory village, via Runa polonyna
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 Turychky village, via Runa polonyna to Lumshory village. Along the route you will see: Lumshory waterfalls.
At a glance
A one-day route of 26.5 km with 1,290 m of ascent from Turychky village to Lumshory village. Estimated walking time: about 9 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–16 kmClimb of 1,190 m to Mount Rivna (1,480 m)
- 16–26 kmDescent of 1,020 m to Lumshory village
Steepest kilometre: km 20–21, a descent of 220 m (≈22%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 10, 12 and 25. There are no springs between km 13 and 25 — carry at least 2 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut at Lake Komsomolske (km 22). Places to stay near the start and finish: Lumshory.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Turychky village. Most places to stay near the start are in Lumshory. This is a one-way route: the finish is 5 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 9 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0, 10, 12 and 25. There are no springs between km 13 and 25 — carry at least 2 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut at Lake Komsomolske (km 22). Places to stay near the start and finish: Lumshory.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring (Likitsary, 2)km 0.1 from the start · 300 m off the path · Not verified · 285 m
- Spring (Lypovets)km 9.5 from the start · Not verified · 956 m
- Spring (Lypovets, 2)km 12.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 233 m
- Hut at Lake Komsomolskekm 21.1 from the start · 200 m off the path · Not verified · 859 m
- Spring (Lumshory, 4)km 24.6 from the start · 280 m off the path · Not verified · 532 m
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