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Verkhovyna – Krynta-Skupova ridge

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18.7 kmLength
1 174 mAscent
383 mDescent
1 429 mMax. altitude
588 mMin. altitude
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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Verkhovyna
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Верховель
from 3,000 UAH per night
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Green House
from 1,060 UAH per night
Cottage
Алинка
from 960 UAH per night
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Кам'яний рай
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Затишок
from 679 UAH per night
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Водограй Карпат
from 1,060 UAH per night
Near the finish · Verkhovyna
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Білий Слон
from 2,800 UAH per night
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У Івана
from 2,970 UAH per night
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Хата Лісника
from 4,400 UAH per night
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ЦІХО
from 4,200 UAH per night
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Chalet pid Kryntoyu
from 15,000 UAH per night
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Спаських
from 1,100 UAH per night
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About the trail

Route Verkhovyna – Krynta-Skupova ridge. Along the route you will see: Museum of Hutsul life, ethnography and musical instruments by Roman Kumlyk, The Corkscrew Museum - Tasting room, Museum Gallery of Hutsul traditions and rituals, Verkhovyna, Regional Museum of History and Local Lore of Hutsulshchyna, Verkhovyna, Petro Shekerik-Donikovyi Museum, Verkhovyna, Museum of quilt-making, Verkhovyna. and 8 more.

At a glance

A one-day route of 18.7 km with 1,174 m of ascent from Verkhovyna to Krynta-Skupova ridge. Estimated walking time: about 6.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–12 kmClimb of 750 m to Hut “Polonynska Vatra”
  2. 12–19 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,320–1,430 m

Steepest kilometre: km 10–11, a climb of 170 m (≈16%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 11, 16 and 18. There are no springs between km 0 and 11 — carry at least 2.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut “Polonynska Vatra” (2) (km 12), Hut at Roztitska (km 15), Hut below Mount Roztitska (km 17). Places to stay near the start: Verkhovyna.

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Verkhovyna. This is a one-way route: the finish is 12 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 6.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 11, 16 and 18. There are no springs between km 0 and 11 — carry at least 2.5 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 “Polonynska Vatra” (2) (km 12), Hut at Roztitska (km 15), Hut below Mount Roztitska (km 17). Places to stay near the start: Verkhovyna.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring (Zamahora, 2)km 10.5 from the start · 270 m off the path · Not verified · 1 276 m
  2. Hut “Polonynska Vatra” (2)km 10.6 from the start · Not verified · 1 297 m
  3. Hut at Roztitskakm 13.9 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 1 369 m
  4. Spring below Mount Roztitska (3)km 15.2 from the start · Not verified · 1 362 m
  5. Hut below Mount Roztitskakm 15.2 from the start · Not verified · 1 359 m
  6. Spring below Mount Skupova (6)km 16.4 from the start · 300 m off the path · Not verified · 1 326 m
  7. Spring below Mount Skupova (7)km 16.8 from the start · Not verified · 1 393 m

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What to see on the trail

Museum of Hutsul life, ethnography and musical instruments by Roman KumlykMuseum of Hutsul life, ethnography and musical instruments by Roman Kumlykaltitude 610 mThe Roman Kumlyk Museum of Hutsul Life, Ethnography, and Musical Instruments is a private museum in the village of Verkhovyna, Ivano-Frankivsk region.The Corkscrew Museum - Tasting roomThe Corkscrew Museum - Tasting roomaltitude 610 mThe CorkscrewMuseum - Tasting Room is an ideal place for lovers of homemade young wine and houses about 600 corkscrews of various types.Museum Gallery of Hutsul traditions and rituals, VerkhovynaMuseum Gallery of Hutsul traditions and rituals, Verkhovynaaltitude 610 mTheGallery of Hutsul Traditions and Rituals Museum is a private museum in Verkhovyna dedicated to the preservation of Hutsul traditions and rituals.Regional Museum of History and Local Lore of Hutsulshchyna, VerkhovynaRegional Museum of History and Local Lore of Hutsulshchyna, Verkhovynaaltitude 610 mThe idea of creating a historical and local history museum of the Hutsul region belongs to the famous Hutsul socio-political figure, military...Petro Shekerik-Donikovyi Museum, VerkhovynaPetro Shekerik-Donikovyi Museum, Verkhovynaaltitude 610 mPetro Shekerik-Donikiv was a famous patriot of the Hutsul region, a governor of Verkhovyna in the 1930s, an ambassador to the Polish Sejm, and an...Museum of quilt-making, Verkhovyna.Museum of quilt-making, Verkhovyna.altitude 610 mTo preserve, revive, and popularize Hutsul home-woven woolen blankets (bedspreads), a museum was created in Verkhovyna, where you can learn about...Assumption Church, VerkhovynaAssumption Church, Verkhovynaaltitude 610 mVerkhovyna, an urban-type settlement in Ivano-Frankivsk region, is famous for its amazing nature, a large number of architectural monuments, unique...Museum of the Oleksa Dovbush movie, VerkhovynaMuseum of the Oleksa Dovbush movie, Verkhovynaaltitude 610 m"Oleksa Dovbush is a feature film directed by Viktor Ivanov and produced by the Dovzhenko Film Studio in 1959 about the leader of the Oprishky.House-museum of the movie "Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors", VerkhovynaHouse-museum of the movie "Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors", Verkhovynaaltitude 610 mThe museum was founded and opened in 2000 in the Hutsul hut of Petro and Yevdokiya Soriuks, where the famous film director Sergei Parajanov lived...Museum of Hutsul Life and Art "At the Trembitard", VerkhovynaMuseum of Hutsul Life and Art "At the Trembitard", Verkhovynaaltitude 610 mAt the Museum of Hutsul Life and Art "At the Trembitard" in the Verkhovyna village of Shveykovo, you will learn about the origin of the Hutsuls,...Museum of Hutsul magic, VerkhovynaMuseum of Hutsul magic, Verkhovynaaltitude 610 mHutsul magic has nothing to do with witchcraft in Central Ukraine. Its techniques are believed to be rooted in Roman culture.Museum - cheese dairy "Hata Staya", VerkhovynaMuseum - cheese dairy "Hata Staya", Verkhovynaaltitude 610 m"Hata Staya" is a Hutsul old house-museum where you can learn about and take part in the process of making budz cheese from sheep's milk, a...Annichka House Museum, VerkhovynaAnnichka House Museum, Verkhovynaaltitude 610 mIn September 2016, Verkhovyna hosted a film festival called Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors, following in the footsteps of the movie Annichka.Polonyna LukovytsiaPolonyna Lukovytsiaaltitude 1 300 mThe height of the meadow is more than 1300 meters above sea level. Incredible landscapes that take your breath away.

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