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Verkhovyna — to Mykulychyn village, via Mount Bila Kobyla, Mount Khorde, Mount Lisniv

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41.3 kmLength
1 564 mAscent
1 584 mDescent
1 396 mMax. altitude
587 mMin. altitude
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Near the start · Verkhovyna
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Lavanda cottage
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5 вершин
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7Я
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Near the finish · Mykulychyn
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В гостях у гоцула
from 4,620 UAH per night
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Каріна
from 5,400 UAH per night
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Шале АНСО
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About the trail

Route Verkhovyna, via Mount Bila Kobyla, Mount Khorde and Mount Lisniv to Mykulychyn village. Along the route you will see: House-museum of the movie "Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors", Verkhovyna, Museum of Hutsul Life and Art "At the Trembitard", Verkhovyna, Mount Bila Kobyla, Mount Gregit, Mount Khorde, Mount Lisniv and 2 more.

At a glance

A route of 41.3 km with 1,564 m of ascent from Verkhovyna to Mykulychyn village. Estimated walking time: about 13 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. 0–8 kmClimb of 750 m (up to 1,366 m)
  2. 8–11 kmDescent of 110 m to Hut below Mount Bubenska
  3. 11–34 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,180–1,400 m, past Mount Munchelyk, Mount Khorde, Mount Lisniv
  4. 34–41 kmDescent of 630 m to Mykulychyn village

Steepest kilometre: km 6–7, a climb of 180 m (≈17%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 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 11), 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 20), Hut below Mount Khorde (km 22), Hut on Polonyna Hordishyrka (km 22) etc.. Places to stay near the start: Verkhovyna; near the finish: Mykulychyn.

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–19, ≈6.5 h — overnight: Hut on Polonyna Munchelyk (hut)
  2. Day 2: km 19–41, ≈6.5 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 31 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 13 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 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 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 11), 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 20), Hut below Mount Khorde (km 22), Hut on Polonyna Hordishyrka (km 22) etc.. Places to stay near the start: Verkhovyna; near the finish: Mykulychyn. Possible overnight stops: Hut on Polonyna Munchelyk (km 19).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Mount Bila Kobyla (8)km 4.5 from the start · Not verified · 898 m
  2. Spring below Mount Bila Kobyla (6)km 6.4 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 1 138 m
  3. Spring below Mount Bila Kobyla (5)km 7.6 from the start · Not verified · 1 322 m
  4. Spring below Mount Bila Kobyla (4)km 9.5 from the start · Not verified · 1 318 m
  5. Spring below Mount Bubenska (5)km 10.2 from the start · Not verified · 1 276 m
  6. Hut below Mount Bubenska (2)km 10.8 from the start · Not verified · 1 269 m
  7. Spring (Volova, 12)km 10.8 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 1 262 m
  8. Hut below Mount Vesnarkakm 12.1 from the start · 170 m off the path · Standing · 1 263 m

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What to see on the trail

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,...Mount Bila KobylaMount Bila Kobylaaltitude 1 477 mMount Bila Kobyla is a peak in the Ukrainian Carpathians, which is located within the Pokutsko-Bukovyna mountain range.Mount GregitMount Gregitaltitude 1 472 mMount Gregit is a 1472-meter peak in the Ukrainian Carpathians, which lies within the Pokutsko-Bukovyna Carpathians.Mount KhordeMount Khordealtitude 1 479 mMount Khorde is a 1479-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, which is located within the Pokutsko-Bukovyna Carpathians.Mount LisnivMount Lisnivaltitude 1 257 mMount Lisniv is a 1257-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, which is located on the territory of the Pokutsko-Bukovyna mountain range.Trinity Church, MykulychynTrinity Church, Mykulychynaltitude 622 mThe church is made entirely of wood in the Hutsul style. The temple is remarkable for its power.Museum of customary symbols of the Hutsul region (Mykulychyn)Museum of customary symbols of the Hutsul region (Mykulychyn)altitude 622 mDid you know that the Museum of Customary Symbols of the Hutsul Region (Mykulychyn) and its exhibition are housed in three rooms of an old hut?

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