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Volovetsloop, via Mount Plai

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16.4 kmLength
882 mAscent
887 mDescent
1 329 mMax. altitude
469 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 & 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
Homestead
Садиба "У Віталія" Воловець
Hotel
Hotel "Viktoriya" Volovec
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About the trail

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

At a glance

A one-day loop route of 16.4 km with 882 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Volovets. Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 470–570 m
  2. 3–8 kmClimb of 750 m to Mount Plai (1,323 m)
  3. 8–14 kmDescent of 750 m (down to 564 m)
  4. 14–16 kmGentle ups and downs at 470–570 m

Steepest kilometre: km 7–8, a climb of 230 m (≈22%), near Mount Plai.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 4, 6, 8 and 10.

Places to stay near the start: 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: Volovets. This is a loop: it brings you back to the start.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 4, 6, 8 and 10.
Where can I stay overnight?
Places to stay near the start: Volovets.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring (Huklyvyi, 12)km 3.9 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 831 m
  2. Spring (Huklyvyi, 8)km 5.8 from the start · Not verified · 1 031 m
  3. Spring (Huklyvyi, 4)km 6.8 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 1 110 m
  4. Spring (Huklyvyi, 3)km 7.3 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 1 177 m
  5. Spring (Huklyvyi, 7)km 9.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 033 m

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What to see on the trail

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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