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Vorokhta — to Yasinia, via Mount Kukul

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36.3 kmLength
888 mAscent
921 mDescent
1 498 mMax. altitude
713 mMin. altitude
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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Vorokhta
Hotel
Скарбівка
from 1,300 UAH per night
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Могул
from 770 UAH per night
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У Туза
from 1,250 UAH per night
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Скеля
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Форсаж
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Зупинись...
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Near the finish · Lazeshchyna
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Азалія
from 2,640 UAH per night
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Мисливська Вежа
from 1,540 UAH per night
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Злагода
from 1,060 UAH per night
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Опришок
from 920 UAH per night
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Барвистий килим
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Мирослава
from 3,720 UAH per night
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About the trail

Route Vorokhta, via Mount Kukul to Yasinia. Along the route you will see: Museum of History and Local Lore, Vorokhta, Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary XVII-XVIII, Vorokhta, Austrian viaduct bridge, Vorokhta, Polonyna Kukul (Kukul), Voronenko, Mount Kukul.

At a glance

A route of 36.3 km with 888 m of ascent from Vorokhta to Yasinia. Estimated walking time: about 10.5 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

  1. 0–13 kmClimb of 730 m to Mount Kukul (1,539 m)
  2. 13–18 kmDescent of 580 m to Mountain shelter
  3. 18–36 kmGentle ups and downs at 710–920 m

Steepest kilometre: km 10–11, a climb of 210 m (≈18%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 23, 26 and 28. There are no springs between km 14 and 23 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Kukul (km 14), Mountain shelter (Voronenko) (km 18), Hut at Foresok (km 20), Mountain shelter “Kozmeshchyk” (km 24), Mountain shelter “Kozmishchyk” (km 31). Places to stay near the start: Vorokhta; near the finish: Lazeshchyna.

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–14, ≈5 h — overnight: Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Kukul (hut)
  2. Day 2: km 14–36, ≈6 h — finish

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 11 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 10.5 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 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 23, 26 and 28. There are no springs between km 14 and 23 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Kukul (km 14), Mountain shelter (Voronenko) (km 18), Hut at Foresok (km 20), Mountain shelter “Kozmeshchyk” (km 24), Mountain shelter “Kozmishchyk” (km 31). Places to stay near the start: Vorokhta; near the finish: Lazeshchyna. Possible overnight stops: Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Kukul (km 14).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring (Vorokhta, 2)km 3.3 from the start · Not verified · 879 m
  2. Spring (Vorokhta)km 5.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 011 m
  3. Spring (Vorokhta, 3)km 6.9 from the start · Not verified · 1 141 m
  4. Spring below Mount Kukul (8)km 9 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 1 248 m
  5. Spring below Mount Kukul (7)km 9.5 from the start · Not verified · 1 363 m
  6. Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Kukulkm 11.7 from the start · 270 m off the path · Standing · 1 365 m
  7. Spring on Polonyna Kukul (3)km 11.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 357 m
  8. Mountain shelter (Voronenko)km 15 from the start · Not verified · 941 m

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