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Volovets – Mount Plai

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8.3 kmLength
75 mAscent
894 mDescent
1 322 mMax. altitude
488 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 · Volovets
Cottage
Дерев'яний
from 3,500 UAH per night
Cottage
Під горою
from 1,320 UAH per night
Hotel
Заринок
from 2,200 UAH per night
Hotel
Шипіт
from 1,870 UAH per night
Hotel
Дача
from 1,020 UAH per night
Cottage
Садиба "Дерев'яний котедж" Гукливий
Near the finish · Volovets
Motel
Надія
from 880 UAH per night
Hotel
Грінвіч
from 1,200 UAH per night
Hotel
Гірська Роса
from 1,100 UAH per night
Hotel
У Катерини
from 1,060 UAH per night
Hotel
Hotel "Viktoriya" Volovec
Hotel
Готель "Едельвейс" Воловець
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About the trail

Route Volovets – Mount Plai. Along the route you will see: Holy Ascension Church, Volovets.

At a glance

A short route of 8.3 km with 75 m of ascent and 894 m of descent from Mount Plai to Volovets. Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–5.5 kmDescent of 740 m (down to 581 m)
  2. 5.5–8.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 490–590 m

Steepest kilometre: km 4–5, a descent of 200 m (≈20%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0.5, 2 and 4.5.

Places to stay near the start and finish: Volovets.

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Mount Plai. Most places to stay near the start are in Volovets. 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.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 0.5, 2 and 4.5.
Where can I stay overnight?
Places to stay near the start and finish: Volovets.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring (Huklyvyi, 2)km 0.3 from the start · 290 m off the path · Not verified · 1 166 m
  2. Spring (Huklyvyi, 4)km 1.2 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 1 110 m
  3. Spring (Huklyvyi, 5)km 2.2 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 1 071 m
  4. Spring (Huklyvyi, 12)km 4.3 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 831 m

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Holy Ascension Church, VolovetsHoly Ascension Church, Volovetsaltitude 519 mThe Orthodox community in Volovets and Kanora was founded in 1925 by Father Lev Tyblevych, an emigrant from Russia (or possibly Ukraine, since he...

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