Zaroslyak base – Lake Nesamovyte
Unmarked trailmore
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 Zaroslyak base – Lake Nesamovyte. Along the route you will see: High-mountainous Lake Nesamovite (1750 m.a.s.l., Chornohora ridge), Mount Turkul, Mount Dantsizh, Mount Pozhyzhevska.
At a glance
A short route of 7.6 km with 153 m of ascent and 629 m of descent from Zaroslyak base to Lake Nesamovyte. Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–4.5 kmAlong the ridge at 1,600–1,740 m, past Mount Dantsizh, Mount Pozhyzhevska
- 4.5–7.5 kmDescent of 360 m to Lake Nesamovyte
Steepest kilometre: km 4.5–5.5, a descent of 170 m (≈16%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1, 3 and 7.5. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Places to stay near the finish: Vorokhta.
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: Zaroslyak base. This is a one-way route: the finish is 5 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 2 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1, 3 and 7.5. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Places to stay near the finish: Vorokhta.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Mount Turkul (4)km 0 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 1 739 m
- Spring below Mount Dantsizh (2)km 1.1 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 1 662 m
- Spring below Mount Dantsizhkm 3 from the start · Not verified · 1 621 m
- Spring below Mount Velyka Kozmeska (10)km 7.4 from the start · Not verified · 1 272 m
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What to see on the trail
High-mountainous Lake Nesamovite (1750 m.a.s.l., Chornohora ridge)altitude 1 750 mNesamovyte is one of the highest lakes in the Ukrainian Carpathians (1750 m above sea level).
Mount Turkulaltitude 1 933 mTurkul, 1933 meters high, is one of the peaks of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the Chornohora mountain range.
Mount Dantsizhaltitude 1 850 mDantsizh (also known as Danzer) is a peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, 1850 meters high. The mountain is located on the Chornohora mountain range ...
Mount Pozhyzhevskaaltitude 1 822 mMount Pozhyzhevska (or Pozhezhevska) is one of the peaks of the Ukrainian Carpathians. It is located in the northwestern part of the Chornohora...Trails nearby
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