Volovets — to Vovchyi village, via Mount Plai, Mount Velykyi Verkh, Mount Stiy, Mount Zeneva
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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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About the trail
Route Volovets, via Mount Plai, Mount Velykyi Verkh, Mount Stiy and Mount Zeneva to Vovchyi village. Along the route you will see: Mount Stii, Mount Veliky Verkh, Holy Ascension Church, Volovets.
At a glance
A route of 26.6 km with 1,663 m of ascent from Volovets to Vovchyi village. Estimated walking time: about 9.5 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
- 0–7 kmGentle ups and downs at 280–520 m
- 7–13 kmClimb of 1,130 m to Mount Stii (1,681 m)
- 13–27 kmDescent of 1,160 m to Vovchyi village
Steepest kilometre: km 9–10, a climb of 340 m (≈34%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 1, 11, 15, 18 and 21. There are no springs between km 1 and 11 — carry at least 2.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Places to stay near the start: Svalyava; near the finish: Volovets.
A possible split into days:
- Day 1: km 0–11, ≈4.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
- Day 2: km 11–27, ≈4.5 h — finish
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 4 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.
Getting there
Start: Volovets. Most places to stay near the start are in Svalyava. This is a one-way route: the finish is 14 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 9.5 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 1, 11, 15, 18 and 21. There are no springs between km 1 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?
- Places to stay near the start: Svalyava; near the finish: Volovets.
Water and shelter on the route
- Captured spring (Vovchyi)km 1.2 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 296 m
- Spring below Mount Stiikm 11 from the start · 290 m off the path · Not verified · 1 257 m
- Spring below Mount Stii (4)km 14.4 from the start · 260 m off the path · Not verified · 1 320 m
- Spring below Mount Biletskyi Verkhkm 14.9 from the start · 290 m off the path · Not verified · 1 337 m
- Spring below Mount Velykyi Verkh (3)km 17.3 from the start · 290 m off the path · Not verified · 1 425 m
- Spring below Mount Velykyi Verkh (2)km 18.1 from the start · 300 m off the path · Not verified · 1 235 m
- Spring (Huklyvyi, 2)km 20.7 from the start · 280 m off the path · Not verified · 1 166 m
- Spring (Huklyvyi, 4)km 21.3 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 1 110 m
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What to see on the trail
Mount Stiialtitude 1 681 mStiy (also known as Stoy) is the highest peak of the Polonyna Borzhava mountain range on the Polonyna ridge (Polonyna Beskyd), located in the inner...
Mount Veliky Verkhaltitude 1 598 mMount Velykyi Verkh is a 1,598-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located within the Borzhava Polonyna.
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