Vovchyi village — to Volovets, via Mount Stiy, Mount Velykyi Verkh
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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 Vovchyi village, via Mount Stiy and Mount Velykyi Verkh to Volovets. Along the route you will see: Mount Stii, Mount Veliky Verkh, Holy Ascension Church, Volovets.
At a glance
A route of 29.9 km with 2,169 m of ascent from Vovchyi village to Volovets. Estimated walking time: about 11 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
- 0–12 kmClimb of 1,290 m to Mount Stii (1,681 m)
- 12–15 kmDescent of 460 m (down to 1,167 m)
- 15–16 kmClimb of 390 m (up to 1,552 m)
- 16–20 kmAlong the ridge at 1,470–1,560 m
- 20–30 kmDescent of 1,060 m to Volovets
Steepest kilometre: km 15–16, a climb of 410 m (≈41%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 10, 21 and 24. There are no springs between km 10 and 21 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.
Places to stay near the start: Svalyava; near the finish: Volovets.
A possible split into days:
- Day 1: km 0–13, ≈5.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
- Day 2: km 13–30, ≈5.5 h — finish
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 4 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.
Getting there
Start: Vovchyi village. Most places to stay near the start are in Svalyava. 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.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 11 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 10, 21 and 24. There are no springs between km 10 and 21 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Places to stay near the start: Svalyava; near the finish: Volovets.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Mount Stiikm 9.6 from the start · 240 m off the path · Not verified · 1 257 m
- Spring below Mount Velykyi Verkh (2)km 20.7 from the start · 280 m off the path · Not verified · 1 235 m
- Spring (Huklyvyi, 3)km 23.3 from the start · 250 m off the path · Not verified · 1 177 m
- Spring (Huklyvyi, 8)km 23.8 from the start · 280 m off the path · Not verified · 1 031 m
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What to see on the trail
Mount Stiialtitude 1 681 mStiy (also known as Stoy) is the highest peak of the Polonyna Borzhava mountain range on the Polonyna ridge (Polonyna Beskyd), located in the inner...
Mount Veliky Verkhaltitude 1 598 mMount Velykyi Verkh is a 1,598-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located within the Borzhava Polonyna.
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