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Vorokhta – Borsuchyna polonyna

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5.4 kmLength
382 mAscent
46 mDescent
1 140 mMax. altitude
793 mMin. altitude

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Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences

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Near the start · Vorokhta
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Теремок
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Near the finish · Vorokhta
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About the trail

Route Vorokhta – Borsuchyna polonyna. Has green marking (regional route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: Carpathian National Nature Park. Length of the route — 5.4 km. Location: mountain range — Horgany, Ivano-Frankivsk region.

At a glance

A short route of 5.4 km with 382 m of ascent from Vorokhta to Borsuchyna polonyna. Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.

Route stages

  1. 0–1.5 kmClimb of 130 m (up to 926 m)
  2. 1.5–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 920–950 m
  3. 3–5.5 kmClimb of 210 m to Polonyna Borsuchyna

Steepest kilometre: km 4–5, a climb of 110 m (≈11%).

Water and overnight stays

A spring near the trail: at km 5.5.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Bursuchyna (km 5.5), Hut on Polonyna Borsuchyna (2) (km 5.5), Hut on Polonyna Borsuchyna (km 5.5). Places to stay near the start and finish: Vorokhta.

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Vorokhta. This is a one-way route: the finish is 4 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?
A spring near the trail: at km 5.5.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Bursuchyna (km 5.5), Hut on Polonyna Borsuchyna (2) (km 5.5), Hut on Polonyna Borsuchyna (km 5.5). Places to stay near the start and finish: Vorokhta.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Hut on Polonyna Bursuchynakm 5.4 from the start · Not verified · 1 137 m
  2. Hut on Polonyna Borsuchyna (2)km 5.4 from the start · Not verified · 1 133 m
  3. Hut on Polonyna Borsuchynakm 5.4 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 1 138 m
  4. Spring on Polonyna Borsuchynakm 5.4 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 1 137 m

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