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Voronenko village — to Kryvopillia village, via Mount Kukul

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26.9 kmLength
3 173 mAscent
3 071 mDescent
1 541 mMax. altitude
-26 mMin. altitude
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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Yablunytsia
Cottage
Тиша
from 3,000 UAH per night
Cottage
D.A.T hill
from 5,280 UAH per night
Hotel
Гірське повітря
from 960 UAH per night
Homestead
Садиба "Розчіл" Яблуниця
Near the finish · Kryvopillia
Hotel
Буков'ян
from 1,800 UAH per night
Homestead
UnderDil
Hotel
Hotel-Restaurant "Bukov'yan"
Hotel
Гостинний дім "КАМ.ІН" (Kam.In) Кривопілля
Cottage
Скита 2
from 968 UAH per night
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About the trail

Route Voronenko village, via Mount Kukul to Kryvopillia village. Along the route you will see: Polonyna Kukul (Kukul), Voronenko, Mount Kukul, Kostrich Ridge, Kryvopillia Pass, Kryvopillia.

At a glance

A route of 26.9 km with 3,173 m of ascent from Voronenko village to Kryvopillia village. Estimated walking time: about 12 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. 0–4 kmClimb of 330 m to Hut
  2. 4–6 kmDescent of 1,070 m to Hut on Polonyna Hryhorivka
  3. 6–7 kmClimb of 1,240 m (up to 1,365 m)
  4. 7–27 kmGentle ups and downs at 910–1,520 m, past Mount Kukul, Mount Makovytsia

Steepest kilometre: km 6–7, a climb of 1,380 m (≈129%), near Hut on Polonyna Hryhorivka.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 2, 4, 6, 9, 10, 13, 19, 21, 22 and 25 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Voronenko, 4) (km 4), Hut (Voronenko) (km 4), Hut (Voronenko, 3) (km 4), Hut on Polonyna Hryhorivka (km 7), Hut on Polonyna Serednia (km 9), Hut on Polonyna Zakukul (km 13), Hut on Polonyna Vesnarka (3) (km 21). Places to stay near the start: Yablunytsia; near the finish: Kryvopillia.

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–9, ≈6 h — overnight: Hut on Polonyna Serednia (hut)
  2. Day 2: km 9–27, ≈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: Voronenko village. Most places to stay near the start are in Yablunytsia. This is a one-way route: the finish is 15 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 12 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 2, 4, 6, 9, 10, 13, 19, 21, 22 and 25 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Voronenko, 4) (km 4), Hut (Voronenko) (km 4), Hut (Voronenko, 3) (km 4), Hut on Polonyna Hryhorivka (km 7), Hut on Polonyna Serednia (km 9), Hut on Polonyna Zakukul (km 13), Hut on Polonyna Vesnarka (3) (km 21). Places to stay near the start: Yablunytsia; near the finish: Kryvopillia. Possible overnight stops: Hut on Polonyna Serednia (km 9).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring (Voronenko, 10)km 2.3 from the start · Not verified · 1 063 m
  2. Spring (Voronenko, 9)km 3.4 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 1 146 m
  3. Hut (Voronenko, 4)km 3.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 152 m
  4. Hut (Voronenko)km 3.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 152 m
  5. Hut (Voronenko, 3)km 3.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 150 m
  6. Spring (Voronenko, 12)km 6 from the start · Not verified · 1 311 m
  7. Hut on Polonyna Hryhorivkakm 6.3 from the start · Standing · 1 314 m
  8. Spring (Voronenko, 14)km 6.6 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 1 341 m

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