Yasinia, via Mount Petros, Mount Hoverla and Mount Kukul to Vorokhta
About the route:
Route Yasinia, via Mount Petros, Mount Hoverla and Mount Kukul to Vorokhta. Warning! This route is unmarked (it may be partially marked)! Unmarked routes are not equipped with: information boards; signposts; auxiliary signs (water, campsite, etc.). The decision to take the route is entirely your own responsibility! Trail length 46424m. Lowest point - 654m., highest point - 2046m. Total elevation gain 2788m. Along the route you will see: Strukivska (Ascension) Church, Yasinia, Mount Petrosul, Mount Petros, Mount Hoverla, Polonyna Kukul (Kukul), Voronenko, Mount Kukul, Austrian viaduct bridge, Vorokhta, Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary XVII-XVIII, Vorokhta, Museum of History and Local Lore, Vorokhta.
What to see along the route:
The Church of the Ascension or Strukiv is the real pride of the village of Yasinia and the entire Hutsul region. It was built in the beginning of 1824 on the slopes of Kosterivka, a surprisingly beautiful mountain.
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Petrosul is an 1855-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, which is the "neighboring mountain" of Petros, as it is located "at arm's length" from it (in the northern direction).
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Mount Petros is the fourth highest (2020 m) peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians after Hoverla (2061), Brebeneskul (2035 m) and Pop Ivan Chornohirsky (2028 m). It is located in Rakhiv district of Zakarpattia region.
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Remember: Mount Hoverla has a difficult route and you need to prepare for the climb in advance. You need an experienced friend, company, or guide to go hiking on Hoverla, and it's best to make an appointment in advance.
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Polonyna Kukul is a mountain meadow in the Ukrainian Carpathians, within the Kukul ridge (Kukul mountain - 1539 m), administratively located within the Zakarpattia region. The approximate height above sea level is 1440 m.
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Kukul (another name - Kukul) is a 1539-meter peak in the Ukrainian Carpathians, which is located in the northern direction of the Chornohora mountain range. The mountain is located in Nadvirna district of Ivano-Frankivsk region and Rakhiv district of Zakarpattia region.
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The Austrian Viaduct Bridge in Vorokhta is an engineering marvel that connects the two banks of the Prut River. Today, the bridge is a kind of open-air museum, a place for fabulous photo shoots and an observation deck with an incredible view.
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The Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary in Vorokhta of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries is a traditional Hutsul church built without a single nail. The building is shaped like a cross. In the background, if you look closely, you can see an arched railroad bridge - a viaduct.
Inside there are wall paintings of the 19th century. The bell tower houses the church museum. Coordinates: 48°17'2 "N, 24°34'13 "E.Read more on the blog >> More...
The museum was inaugurated on January 21, 2007. The museum reveals the processes of the settlement's emergence, the Oprishka movement in the Vorokhta neighborhood, and religious life. One of the sections of the permanent exhibition is dedicated to the life and work of the forgotten minister of the ZUNR and UPR, father-in-law of E. Konovalets and A. Melnyk, philanthropist, prominent public figure Stepan Fedak (1861-1937) and his family, and highlights their connection with Vorokhta. There are... More...
