Routes
We recommend viewing the routes on a computer or using the mapy.cz app with the "tourist" map type for better orientation. You can use the following links:
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Above the house
Route length – 3 km, elevation gain – 197 m. A very easy climb up the hill. In winter, it offers an incredible sunset view. In summer, you can rise above the morning fog and witness a breathtaking sunrise. Look at the slope behind the house—you’ll spot a cross, which marks roughly halfway. The trail begins on grass but soon follows clear wheel tracks and a proper road.
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Opposite Ridge
Length: 3 km, Elevation Gain: 160 m. Almost the entire route is visible from the house when looking ahead. Descend to the asphalt road, cross a shallow river (either by wading or via a small bridge), and then follow the road to the top.
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Kicherka
Length: 6 km, Elevation Gain: 270 m. The beginning of the route is visible from the house. Descend to the asphalt road, continue right over the small bridge, and take the first asphalt right turn. Soon you will encounter an upward slope to the left.
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From Podobovec – Several Options
Choose one of the following route variants:
- Podobovec to Riapetska: 4 km, Elevation Gain: 450 m;
- Podobovec to Veliky Verkh: 9.5 km, Elevation Gain: 822 m;
- Podobovec to Mount Rivna: 7.5 km, Elevation Gain: 695 m.
From the house, drive along the road on the right for about 4 km. Then, turn left at the signs "Spravznya Kazka" and "Podobovec 2000", and ascend the road paved with concrete slabs. At the top, the road splits to the right and left, but you should stay to the right until you can no longer drive, after which the walking section begins.
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Chairlift at Pilipets
Drive 7 km to the chairlift located in the village of Pilipets, then ride it to the top. At the summit, you'll find two popular gastro spots – "Tea House Syria" and the café "Vershina". Next, choose one of the following options:
1. To Mount Gimba
Length: 3.5 km, Elevation Gain: 340 m. This is one of the classic hiking routes.
2. Romantic Hike
Length: 3.87 km, practically without any elevation gain – entirely downhill. From the chairlift's endpoint, descend slightly, then head left on a circular route to Shipotska Polyana to enjoy the view of the waterfall from above, and finally return through the forest to your vehicle.
