Zahorb village — to Kostryno village, via Stuzhytsia village, the 'Kniahynia' meteorite impact site, Holania ridge

At a glance

A one-day route of 23 km with 1,139 m of ascent from Zahorb village to Kostryno village. Estimated walking time: about 7.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–6 kmGentle ups and downs at 340–430 m
2. 6–10 kmClimb of 600 m (up to 1,025 m)
3. 10–21 kmDescent of 700 m (down to 329 m)
4. 21–23 kmGentle ups and downs at 290–330 m

Steepest kilometre: km 20–21, a descent of 430 m (≈43%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 12, 13, 14, 16 and 21. There are no springs between km 0 and 12 — carry at least 2.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Places to stay near the start and finish: Vyshka.

When to go

Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.

Getting there

Start: Zahorb village. Most places to stay near the start are in Vyshka. 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.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

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 12, 13, 14, 16 and 21. There are no springs between km 0 and 12 — carry at least 2.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Where can I stay overnight?

Places to stay near the start and finish: Vyshka.