Zaroslyak baseloop, via Mount Shpytsi, Mount Rebra
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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 – Mount Rebra – Zaroslyak base. Along the route you will see: Mount Gomul, Mount Shpytsi, Polonyna Gadzhina, Mount Rebra.
At a glance
A one-day loop route of 15.2 km with 1,010 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Zaroslyak base. Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmClimb of 250 m (up to 1,406 m)
- 2–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,380–1,430 m
- 4–8 kmClimb of 500 m to Mount Shpytsi (1,863 m)
- 8–11 kmDescent of 500 m (down to 1,424 m)
- 11–13 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,370–1,430 m
- 13–15 kmDescent of 220 m (down to 1,155 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 5–6, a climb of 260 m (≈26%), near Mount Shpytsi.
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 3. There are no springs between km 4 and 15 — carry at least 2 l of water.
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 6 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 loop: it brings you back to the start.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 3. There are no springs between km 4 and 15 — carry at least 2 l of water.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Places to stay near the start: Vorokhta.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Mount Homulkm 3.3 from the start · Not verified · 1 366 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...
Mount Rebraaltitude 2 001 mMount Rebra, with a height of 2001 meters, is located in the central part of the Chornohora ridge.Trails nearby
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