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Family-Friendly Hikes in Ukraine

185 routes in Ukraine qualify, ranked below by how much walkers rate them. They average 3.7 km and 81 m (266 ft) of ascent.

That is 46 percent of the 401 routes we map in Ukraine. They are shorter than the local average, 3.7 km against 13.7 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 81 m (266 ft) against 312 m (1,024 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

Okole - Velyka Bratkivska

Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast · Ukraine

Distance
5.2 km
/ 3.2 mi
Elevation gain
114 m
Typical duration
1 hr 15 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Zaroliak ― Hoverla Green

Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast · Ukraine

Distance
3.8 km
/ 2.3 mi
Elevation gain
83 m
Typical duration
55 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Zarosliak ― Hoverla Blue

Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast · Ukraine

Distance
3.2 km
/ 2.0 mi
Elevation gain
71 m
Typical duration
47 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

До секвой

Zakarpattia Oblast · Ukraine

Distance
0.6 km
/ 0.3 mi
Elevation gain
12 m
Typical duration
8 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Жовтий

Zakarpattia Oblast · Ukraine

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

КПП - г. Кукул

Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast · Ukraine

Distance
4.8 km
/ 3.0 mi
Elevation gain
106 m
Typical duration
1 hr 10 min
  • Waymarked route

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, Свобода - пол. Гича. 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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