Zaroslyak base – 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 – Mount Shpytsi. Along the route you will see: Mount Gomul, Mount Shpytsi, Polonyna Gadzhina.
At a glance
A one-day route of 6.9 km with 814 m of ascent from Zaroslyak base to Mount Shpytsi. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–2.5 kmClimb of 280 m (up to 1,387 m)
- 2.5–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,350–1,390 m
- 4–7 kmClimb of 470 m to Mount Shpytsi (1,863 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 5.5–6.5, a climb of 280 m (≈26%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 3.5.
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.
Getting there
Start: Zaroslyak base. Most places to stay near the start are in Vorokhta. This is a one-way route: the finish is 4 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 3 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 3.5.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Places to stay near the start: Vorokhta.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Mount Homulkm 3.2 from the start · Not verified · 1 366 m
- Spring below Mount Homul (2)km 3.7 from the start · 40 m off the path · Not verified · 1 387 m
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What to see on the trail
Mount Gomulaltitude 1 788 mGomul (also known by another name - Khomul) is a 1788-meter peak in the Ukrainian Carpathians, which is located in the Carpathian National Nature...
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.
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...Trails nearby
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