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Zelenyi Pylypets – Volovets

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9.3 kmLength
784 mAscent
816 mDescent
1 208 mMax. altitude
650 mMin. altitude

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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Volovets
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WoodDream
from 800 UAH per night
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Гірська Роса
from 1,100 UAH per night
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Дерев'яний
from 3,500 UAH per night
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Під Боржавою
from 1,060 UAH per night
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Едем
from 1,100 UAH per night
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Надія
from 880 UAH per night
Near the finish · Pylypets
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AINO Hotel
from 1,900 UAH per night
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Yellow House
from 6,600 UAH per night
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У Шкірти
from 1,200 UAH per night
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У Міші та Ані
from 990 UAH per night
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Шепіт Карпат
from 2,530 UAH per night
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У Юлі
from 920 UAH per night
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About the trail

Route Zelenyi Pylypets – Volovets. Has green marking (local routes). Along the route you will see: Church of the Descent of the Holy Spirit (new), Huklyvyi, "Shypit Waterfall" Pylypets.

At a glance

A one-day route of 9.3 km with 784 m of ascent from Zelenyi Pylypets to Volovets. Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.

Route stages

  1. 0–2 kmGentle ups and downs at 650–760 m
  2. 2–5.5 kmClimb of 530 m (up to 1,199 m)
  3. 5.5–8 kmDescent of 440 m (down to 756 m)
  4. 8–9.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 680–760 m

Steepest kilometre: km 6.5–7.5, a descent of 230 m (≈23%).

Water and overnight stays

A spring near the trail: at km 0.5. There are no springs between km 0.5 and 9.5 — carry at least 2 l of water.

Places to stay near the start: Volovets; near the finish: Pylypets.

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Zelenyi Pylypets. Most places to stay near the start are in Volovets. 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 3.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
A spring near the trail: at km 0.5. There are no springs between km 0.5 and 9.5 — carry at least 2 l of water.
Where can I stay overnight?
Places to stay near the start: Volovets; near the finish: Pylypets.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring (Huklyvyi, 13)km 0.5 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 825 m

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What to see on the trail

Church of the Descent of the Holy Spirit (new), HuklyvyiChurch of the Descent of the Holy Spirit (new), Huklyvyialtitude 606 mChurch of the Descent of the Holy Spirit, founded in 1932 (UOC). ..."Shypit Waterfall" Pylypets"Shypit Waterfall" Pylypetsaltitude 615 mIn a cozy corner of the Carpathian Mountains, among the evergreen mountain forests and steep, sharp cliffs, lies the most full-flowing and...

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