Zaroslyak base — to Lake Brebeneskul, via Lake Nesamovyte, Mount Shpytsi
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, via Lake Nesamovyte and Mount Shpytsi to Lake Brebeneskul. Along the route you will see: Mount Dantsizh, High-mountainous Lake Nesamovite (1750 m.a.s.l., Chornohora ridge), Mount Turkul, Mount Rebra, Polonyna Gadzhina, Mount Shpytsi and 2 more.
At a glance
A one-day route of 13.6 km with 1,251 m of ascent from Zaroslyak base to Lake Brebeneskul. Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmClimb of 130 m to Polonyna Pozhizhevska
- 2–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,320–1,400 m
- 4–7 kmClimb of 340 m (up to 1,674 m)
- 7–14 kmAlong the ridge at 1,670–1,960 m, past Mount Rebra
Steepest kilometre: km 5–7, a climb of 250 m (≈22%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 7, 9 and 13. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Places to stay near the start: Vorokhta.
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 8 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.
Getting there
Start: Zaroslyak base. Most places to stay near the start are in Vorokhta. 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.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0, 7, 9 and 13. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Places to stay near the start: Vorokhta.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Mount Velyka Kozmeska (10)km 0 from the start · Not verified · 1 272 m
- Spring below Mount Dantsizh (2)km 6.3 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 1 662 m
- Spring below Mount Turkul (4)km 7.8 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 1 739 m
- Spring below Mount Hutyn Tomnatyk (2)km 12 from the start · 40 m off the path · Not verified · 1 918 m
- Spring below Mount Hutyn Tomnatykkm 12.4 from the start · 110 m off the path · Has water · 1 791 m
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What to see on the trail
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 ...
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 Rebraaltitude 2 001 mMount Rebra, with a height of 2001 meters, is located in the central part of the Chornohora ridge.
Polonyna Gadzhinaaltitude 771 mIt seemed that the Chornohora massif was literally crowded with people, but sometimes you can come across places that either locals or tourists who...
Mount Shpytsialtitude 1 863 mShpytsi is a mountain of the Ukrainian Carpathians, 1863 m high, which lies on the territory of Verkhovyna district of Ivano-Frankivsk region.
Lake Brebeneskulaltitude 1 801 mBrebeneskul is the highest mountain lake in the Ukrainian Carpathians (1801 m above sea level), a hydrological natural monument of local importance...
Mount Gutin Tomnatikaltitude 2 016 mHutyn Tomnatyk is one of the highest and most beautiful peaks of the Ukrainian Carpathians.Trails nearby
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ModerateOne-dayUnmarkedZaroslyak base to Mount Shpytsivia Lake NesamovyteElevation profile1 264–1 922 m9 kmascent 883 m≈ 4 h walking
EasyOne-dayUnmarkedLake Brebeneskul to Lake Nesamovytevia Mount Rebra, Mount ShpytsiElevation profile1 737–1 999 m7 kmascent 421 m≈ 2.5 h walking
EasyOne-dayUnmarkedZaroslyak base Lake NesamovyteElevation profile1 262–1 738 m7.6 kmascent 153 m≈ 2 h walking