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Vorokhta village – Rizhi Pass

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8.8 kmLength
879 mAscent
422 mDescent
1 271 mMax. altitude
763 mMin. altitude

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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Vorokhta
Hotel
У Петра і Павла
from 1,650 UAH per night
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Мім
from 1,650 UAH per night
Cottage
Лісова Лілея
from 2,160 UAH per night
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Войтул
from 900 UAH per night
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Сонне царство
from 1,580 UAH per night
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Марічка
from 1,320 UAH per night
Near the finish · Vorokhta
Hotel
River flow
from 6,500 UAH per night
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Під Говерлою
from 1,540 UAH per night
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Chalet Galicia
from 8,500 UAH per night
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Урочище Багончик
from 500 UAH per night
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12 місяців
from 1,650 UAH per night
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Арніка
from 2,700 UAH per night
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About the trail

Route Vorokhta village – Rizhi Pass. Has green marking (local routes). Along the route you will see: Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary XVII-XVIII, Vorokhta, Museum of History and Local Lore, Vorokhta.

At a glance

A one-day route of 8.8 km with 879 m of ascent from Vorokhta village to Rizhi Pass. Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.

Route stages

  1. 0–6 kmClimb of 480 m (up to 1,249 m)
  2. 6–9 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,210–1,270 m

Steepest kilometre: km 5–6, a climb of 140 m (≈14%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0.5, 2, 5 and 8.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Vorokhta) (km 4.5), Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Rizhi (km 8). 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 village. Most places to stay near the start are in Vorokhta. This is a one-way route: the finish is 7 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 3.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 0.5, 2, 5 and 8.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Vorokhta) (km 4.5), Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Rizhi (km 8). Places to stay near the start and finish: Vorokhta.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring (Vorokhta, 10)km 0.6 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 783 m
  2. Spring (Vorokhta, 12)km 1.9 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 879 m
  3. Hut (Vorokhta)km 4.4 from the start · Not verified · 1 062 m
  4. Spring (Vorokhta, 17)km 5.2 from the start · Not verified · 1 128 m
  5. Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Rizhikm 7.8 from the start · Not verified · 1 201 m
  6. Spring (Volova)km 7.8 from the start · Not verified · 1 196 m
  7. Spring (Volova, 3)km 8.7 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 1 209 m

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What to see on the trail

Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary XVII-XVIII, VorokhtaChurch of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary XVII-XVIII, Vorokhtaaltitude 754 mThe Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary in Vorokhta of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries is a traditional Hutsul church built without...Museum of History and Local Lore, VorokhtaMuseum of History and Local Lore, Vorokhtaaltitude 754 mThe museum was inaugurated on January 21, 2007. The museum reveals the processes of the settlement's emergence, the Oprishka movement in the...

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