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Family-Friendly Hikes in Ukraine

55 routes in Ukraine qualify, ranked below by how much walkers rate them. They average 4.1 km and 90 m (295 ft) of ascent.

That is 37 percent of the 147 routes we map in Ukraine. They are shorter than the local average, 4.1 km against 22.9 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 90 m (295 ft) against 504 m (1,654 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

Family routes here are short, gently graded and interesting enough to keep younger legs moving. Every one is under seven kilometres with limited climbing. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area.

Trails

Easy

Baron's Trail

Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast · Ukraine

Distance
5.3 km
/ 3.3 mi
Elevation gain
117 m
Typical duration
1 hr 17 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Carpatian subway

Zakarpattia Oblast · Ukraine

Distance
5.6 km
/ 3.5 mi
Elevation gain
123 m
Typical duration
1 hr 21 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

ER1

Autonomous Republic of Crimea · Ukraine

Distance
6.2 km
/ 3.9 mi
Elevation gain
137 m
Typical duration
1 hr 30 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

EY5

Autonomous Republic of Crimea · Ukraine

Distance
4.1 km
/ 2.6 mi
Elevation gain
90 m
Typical duration
59 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Hiking trail "Lord's trail"

Zakarpattia Oblast · Ukraine

Distance
0.8 km
/ 0.5 mi
Elevation gain
18 m
Typical duration
12 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Красная тропа

Autonomous Republic of Crimea · Ukraine

Distance
3.6 km
/ 2.3 mi
Elevation gain
80 m
Typical duration
53 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

На г. Малево

Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast · Ukraine

Distance
0.8 km
/ 0.5 mi
Elevation gain
18 m
Typical duration
12 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Пилипець - Гимба

Zakarpattia Oblast · Ukraine

Distance
6.4 km
/ 4.0 mi
Elevation gain
141 m
Typical duration
1 hr 33 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

185

Autonomous Republic of Crimea · Ukraine

Distance
6.3 km
/ 3.9 mi
Elevation gain
139 m
Typical duration
1 hr 32 min
Easy

Bilasovytsia, Pikuy

Zakarpattia Oblast · Ukraine

Distance
4.6 km
/ 2.8 mi
Elevation gain
101 m
Typical duration
1 hr 6 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Carpathian tourist path

Zakarpattia Oblast · Ukraine

Distance
5.2 km
/ 3.3 mi
Elevation gain
115 m
Typical duration
1 hr 16 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

blue

Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast · Ukraine

Distance
2.3 km
/ 1.4 mi
Elevation gain
50 m
Typical duration
33 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

101

Autonomous Republic of Crimea · Ukraine

Distance
4.0 km
/ 2.5 mi
Elevation gain
89 m
Typical duration
59 min
Easy

104

Autonomous Republic of Crimea · Ukraine

Distance
4.4 km
/ 2.7 mi
Elevation gain
97 m
Typical duration
1 hr 4 min
Easy

128

Autonomous Republic of Crimea · Ukraine

Distance
4.6 km
/ 2.8 mi
Elevation gain
100 m
Typical duration
1 hr 6 min
Easy

129

Autonomous Republic of Crimea · Ukraine

Distance
5.7 km
/ 3.5 mi
Elevation gain
125 m
Typical duration
1 hr 22 min
Easy

130

Autonomous Republic of Crimea · Ukraine

Distance
3.0 km
/ 1.8 mi
Elevation gain
65 m
Typical duration
43 min
Easy

132

Autonomous Republic of Crimea · Ukraine

Distance
0.4 km
/ 0.3 mi
Elevation gain
9 m
Typical duration
6 min
Easy

133

Autonomous Republic of Crimea · Ukraine

Distance
1.5 km
/ 0.9 mi
Elevation gain
33 m
Typical duration
22 min
Easy

134

Autonomous Republic of Crimea · Ukraine

Distance
3.8 km
/ 2.3 mi
Elevation gain
83 m
Typical duration
54 min
Easy

135

Autonomous Republic of Crimea · Ukraine

Distance
6.5 km
/ 4.1 mi
Elevation gain
144 m
Typical duration
1 hr 35 min
Easy

136

Autonomous Republic of Crimea · Ukraine

Distance
2.6 km
/ 1.6 mi
Elevation gain
57 m
Typical duration
38 min
Easy

140

Autonomous Republic of Crimea · Ukraine

Distance
1.7 km
/ 1.1 mi
Elevation gain
37 m
Typical duration
24 min
Easy

142

Autonomous Republic of Crimea · Ukraine

Distance
3.4 km
/ 2.1 mi
Elevation gain
74 m
Typical duration
49 min
Easy

143

Autonomous Republic of Crimea · Ukraine

Distance
1.8 km
/ 1.1 mi
Elevation gain
39 m
Typical duration
26 min
Easy

145

Autonomous Republic of Crimea · Ukraine

Distance
3.5 km
/ 2.2 mi
Elevation gain
78 m
Typical duration
51 min
Easy

148

Autonomous Republic of Crimea · Ukraine

Distance
6.3 km
/ 3.9 mi
Elevation gain
139 m
Typical duration
1 hr 31 min
Easy

149

Autonomous Republic of Crimea · Ukraine

Distance
5.4 km
/ 3.3 mi
Elevation gain
118 m
Typical duration
1 hr 18 min
Easy

150

Autonomous Republic of Crimea · Ukraine

Distance
1.8 km
/ 1.1 mi
Elevation gain
39 m
Typical duration
26 min
Easy

156

Autonomous Republic of Crimea · Ukraine

Distance
2.8 km
/ 1.8 mi
Elevation gain
62 m
Typical duration
41 min
Easy

170

Autonomous Republic of Crimea · Ukraine

Distance
1.7 km
/ 1.0 mi
Elevation gain
37 m
Typical duration
24 min
Easy

174

Autonomous Republic of Crimea · Ukraine

Distance
3.6 km
/ 2.2 mi
Elevation gain
79 m
Typical duration
52 min
Easy

176

Autonomous Republic of Crimea · Ukraine

Distance
0.8 km
/ 0.5 mi
Elevation gain
18 m
Typical duration
12 min
Easy

177

Autonomous Republic of Crimea · Ukraine

Distance
3.5 km
/ 2.2 mi
Elevation gain
77 m
Typical duration
50 min

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
на Соколине БердоZakarpattia Oblast2.6 km57 m38 minEasyApril to October
Інтерактивна екостежкаKyiv2.7 km60 m39 minEasyApril to October
Baron's TrailIvano-Frankivsk Oblast5.3 km117 m1 hr 17 minEasyApril to October
Carpatian subwayZakarpattia Oblast5.6 km123 m1 hr 21 minEasyApril to October
ER1Autonomous Republic of Crimea6.2 km137 m1 hr 30 minEasyApril to October
EY5Autonomous Republic of Crimea4.1 km90 m59 minEasyApril to October
Hiking trail "Lord's trail"Zakarpattia Oblast0.8 km18 m12 minEasyApril to October
Буковинське ОкоChernivtsi Oblast2.3 km51 m34 minEasyApril to October
Верещиха - г. ЯровицяChernivtsi Oblast5.3 km116 m1 hr 16 minEasyApril to October
Дземброня - ЧуфроваIvano-Frankivsk Oblast6.2 km136 m1 hr 29 minEasyApril to October

If you only have time for one, start with на Соколине Бердо, Інтерактивна екостежка, Hiking trail "Lord's trail". Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.

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