Verkhovyna — to Tatariv village, via Mount Bila Kobyla, Mount Khorde

At a glance

A route of 38.3 km with 1,485 m of ascent from Verkhovyna to Tatariv village. Estimated walking time: about 12 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–7 kmClimb of 820 m to Mount Bila Kobyla (1,477 m)
2. 7–16 kmDescent of 60 m to Hut below Mount Rotylo
3. 16–33 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,170–1,390 m, past Mount Munchelyk, Mount Khorde
4. 33–38 kmDescent of 490 m to Tatariv village

Steepest kilometre: km 5–6, a climb of 330 m (≈32%), near Mount Bila Kobyla.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 19 and 21 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Mount Bubenska (2) (km 10), Hut below Mount Vesnarka (km 12), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Kramy (km 14), Hut below Mount Rotylo (km 16), Hut on Polonyna Munchelyk (km 19), Hut “Foresters' Cabin” (km 19), Hut below Mount Khorde (2) (km 22), Hut on Polonyna Hordishyrka (km 22) etc.. Places to stay near the start: Verkhovyna; near the finish: Tatariv.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–16, ≈6 h — overnight: Hut below Mount Rotylo (hut)
2. Day 2: km 16–38, ≈6 h — finish

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 27 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 12 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days.

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 19 and 21 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Where can I stay overnight?

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Mount Bubenska (2) (km 10), Hut below Mount Vesnarka (km 12), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Kramy (km 14), Hut below Mount Rotylo (km 16), Hut on Polonyna Munchelyk (km 19), Hut “Foresters' Cabin” (km 19), Hut below Mount Khorde (2) (km 22), Hut on Polonyna Hordishyrka (km 22) etc.. Places to stay near the start: Verkhovyna; near the finish: Tatariv. Possible overnight stops: Hut below Mount Rotylo (km 16).