Two hiking trails with different planning considerations begin in Korchyn. Route 5046 is rated difficult and takes five to six hours to walk; Route 5010 is notable for its course and several options for returning. The Hurkalo waterfall and Parashka mountain ridge are nearby. For planning your day, two questions are especially useful: How much time do you have for the hike, and where would you like to end up?
Route 5046: River Valley, Waterfall and Beech Forest
Hiking trail 5046 begins in the Shlyakhta tract in the village of Korchyn. It is 14 kilometers long and rated difficult; walking time is five to six hours. This takes up a substantial part of the day. If you are planning other activities, allow enough time for them rather than scheduling several longer activities too close together.
Along the route, the trail crosses the Velyka Richka on a bridge; five kilometers then follow a forest road through the river valley to Hurkalo waterfall nearby. The five kilometers refer to the section up to the waterfall, while 14 kilometers is the total length of the trail. Further along, the trail passes through an old beech forest and climbs Mount Dil, where beech trees reach diameters of up to 1.5 meters. Check current local conditions before setting out.
Route 5010: Course and Possible Endpoints
Tourist trail 5010 begins at a signpost in Korchyn before the bridge and follows a forest road through the Velyka Richka valley toward Mount Parashka. You can return along the same route, walk back to Korchyn via the Mala Richka tract, or descend to the city of Skole along a forest path. With Route 5010, choosing your destination and return route go hand in hand.
The routes also differ in how they relate to the river: Route 5010 follows the Velyka Richka valley along a forest road, while Route 5046 crosses the river on a bridge and then continues through the valley to Hurkalo. You can compare the routes based on whether you would like to follow the river valley toward Parashka or include the section to the waterfall on Route 5046 in your hiking day.
Waterfall and Summit Nearby
Hurkalo waterfall is near Korchyn. It is five meters high. A rocky ledge divides the cascade into two streams; one carries considerably more water, while the smaller one almost disappears during dry periods. Both the shape of the cascade and its seasonally changing water flow are distinctive features of the waterfall.
Parashka, sometimes also called Paraska, is the highest summit of the mountain ridge of the same name in the Skolivski Beskydy. The summit is 1,268.5 meters above sea level. The two natural attractions offer different highlights: Hurkalo is defined by its cascade and water flow, while Parashka stands out for its summit elevation and mountain ridge.
Discover more destinations: Morshyn, Volytsya, Zasadky, Vynnychky, Truskavets, Hirne, Bortyatyn, Shklo
For the regional travel overview: Lviv Oblast.
