Voronenko village – Mount Kukul
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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 Voronenko village – Mount Kukul. Along the route you will see: Polonyna Kukul (Kukul), Voronenko, Mount Kukul.
At a glance
A one-day route of 13.4 km with 1,025 m of ascent from Voronenko village to Mount Kukul. Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 820–930 m
- 3–5 kmClimb of 260 m to Hut
- 5–13 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,160–1,520 m, past Mount Kukul
Steepest kilometre: km 3–4, a climb of 200 m (≈19%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 4, 7, 10 and 11.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Voronenko, 4) (km 5), Hut (Voronenko) (km 5), Hut (Voronenko, 3) (km 5), Hut on Polonyna Hryhorivka (km 8), Hut on Polonyna Serednia (km 10). Places to stay near the start: Yablunytsia; near the 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: Voronenko village. Most places to stay near the start are in Yablunytsia. 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.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 4, 7, 10 and 11.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Voronenko, 4) (km 5), Hut (Voronenko) (km 5), Hut (Voronenko, 3) (km 5), Hut on Polonyna Hryhorivka (km 8), Hut on Polonyna Serednia (km 10). Places to stay near the start: Yablunytsia; near the finish: Vorokhta.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring (Voronenko, 10)km 4 from the start · 170 m off the path · Not verified · 1 063 m
- Spring (Voronenko, 9)km 4.6 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 1 146 m
- Hut (Voronenko, 4)km 4.8 from the start · Not verified · 1 152 m
- Hut (Voronenko)km 4.8 from the start · Not verified · 1 152 m
- Hut (Voronenko, 3)km 4.9 from the start · Not verified · 1 150 m
- Spring (Voronenko, 12)km 7.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 311 m
- Hut on Polonyna Hryhorivkakm 7.4 from the start · Standing · 1 314 m
- Spring (Voronenko, 14)km 7.7 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 1 341 m
- Spring below Mount Kukul (6)km 9.6 from the start · Not verified · 1 350 m
- Hut on Polonyna Seredniakm 9.7 from the start · 50 m off the path · Standing · 1 336 m
- Spring below Mount Kukul (7)km 10.7 from the start · 270 m off the path · Not verified · 1 363 m
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What to see on the trail
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Mount Kukulaltitude 1 539 mKukul (another name - Kukul) is a 1539-meter peak in the Ukrainian Carpathians, which is located in the northern direction of the Chornohora...Trails nearby
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