Vovchyi village — to Mount Velykyi Verkh, via Mount Stiy
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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 to Mount Velykyi Verkh. Along the route you will see: Mount Stii, Mount Veliky Verkh.
At a glance
A one-day route of 19.8 km with 1,534 m of ascent from Vovchyi village to Mount Velykyi Verkh. Estimated walking time: about 7.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–7 kmGentle ups and downs at 290–440 m
- 7–15 kmClimb of 1,220 m to Mount Stii (1,681 m)
- 15–20 kmAlong the ridge at 1,480–1,660 m, past Mount Veliky Verkh
Steepest kilometre: km 13–14, a climb of 230 m (≈22%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 1, 14 and 17. There are no springs between km 1 and 14 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.
Places to stay near the start: Svalyava; near the finish: Pylypets.
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 5 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 12 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 7.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 1, 14 and 17. There are no springs between km 1 and 14 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Places to stay near the start: Svalyava; near the finish: Pylypets.
Water and shelter on the route
- Captured spring (Vovchyi)km 1.3 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 296 m
- Spring below Mount Stiikm 12.9 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 1 257 m
- Spring below Mount Stii (4)km 16.2 from the start · 290 m off the path · Not verified · 1 320 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.Trails nearby
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