Volovets — to Mount Zhyd-Mahura, via Mount Temnatyk, Mount Plai, Mount Velykyi Verkh, Mount Hemba
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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 Temnatyk, Mount Plai, Mount Velykyi Verkh and Mount Hemba to Mount Zhyd-Mahura. Along the route you will see: Holy Ascension Church, Volovets, Mount Veliky Verkh, Mount Gemba, Mount Zhid-Magura.
At a glance
A one-day route of 20.2 km with 1,502 m of ascent from Volovets to Mount Zhyd-Mahura. Estimated walking time: about 7.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–7 kmClimb of 800 m to Mount Temnatyk (1,343 m)
- 7–9 kmDescent of 110 m (down to 1,207 m)
- 9–11 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,200–1,300 m, past Mount Plai
- 11–14 kmClimb of 310 m to Mount Veliky Verkh (1,598 m)
- 14–20 kmAlong the ridge at 1,350–1,580 m, past Mount Gemba, Mount Zhid-Magura
Steepest kilometre: km 4–5, a climb of 260 m (≈24%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 4, 7, 10 and 13. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Places to stay near the start: Volovets; near the finish: Pylypets.
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 one-way route: the finish is 13 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 7.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 4, 7, 10 and 13. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Places to stay near the start: Volovets; near the finish: Pylypets.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring (Volovets, 4)km 3.6 from the start · Not verified · 807 m
- Spring (Volovets, 3)km 6.5 from the start · 270 m off the path · Not verified · 1 176 m
- Spring (Volovets, 5)km 7.5 from the start · 40 m off the path · Has water · 1 238 m
- Spring (Volovets, 8)km 8.6 from the start · 250 m off the path · Not verified · 1 185 m
- Spring below Mount Velykyi Verkh (2)km 11.3 from the start · 270 m off the path · Not verified · 1 235 m
- Spring below Mount Velykyi Verkh (3)km 12.2 from the start · 290 m off the path · Not verified · 1 425 m
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What to see on the trail
Holy 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...
Mount Veliky Verkhaltitude 1 598 mMount Velykyi Verkh is a 1,598-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located within the Borzhava Polonyna.
Mount Gembaaltitude 1 491 mHemba (also known as Hymba) is a very popular mountain in the Ukrainian Carpathians, located on the border of two districts of the Zakarpattia...
Mount Zhid-Maguraaltitude 1 517 mZhyd-Magura (also called Magura-Zhyd) is a 1517-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, which is located within the popular tourist destination,...Trails nearby
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