Crimean Trail

Route at a glance

The opening section includes Керчь. Woodland and local roads alternate with bays, beaches and open coastal views. Later, the main places are Керченский полуостров and Азовское море. There are several suitable points to pause and look around.

Route suitability

Without a car Hard

With children No

With a dog With caution

By bike No

With a stroller No

Signal Patchy

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Getting there

Without a car

Reach Kerch by the main available train or bus connection, then continue to the start of “Крымская Тропа” by local bus, shuttle, taxi or on foot as appropriate. Check seasonal timetables before travelling. This is a point-to-point route, so arrange the return from the finish in advance.

By car

Drive via the Tavrida highway and Kerch city roads toward the start of “Крымская Тропа”. Continue only on roads open to private vehicles and complete restricted or rough sections on foot or by an authorised transfer. Leaving a car at the start does not solve the return journey.

Parking

Use an official car park at an official city or visitor car park. Keep access roads, barriers and emergency routes clear.

What to expect

Керчь

Керченский полуостров

Азовское море

Difficult sections and safety

The distance should be split into stages, with overnight options, water sources and exit points checked in advance. Climbs and descents can slow the pace considerably, especially on wet or rocky ground. Expect strong wind on exposed sections and keep away from unprotected edges.

How much time to allow

Pure moving time 17–25 days

Complete time on the route 17–25 days

Best time to go

Best time: June–October, depending on snow and trail conditions

Ice, snow and saturated ground are possible in spring and late autumn

Check the full-day forecast for the route, not only for the nearest town

What to bring

shoes with grippy soles

water and food

a charged phone with an offline map

a small first-aid kit

windproof and waterproof layers

extra food and a power bank

overnight equipment appropriate for the itinerary

Elevation profile

There is no elevation data in the track for the chart.

Surface

Dirt 33% · Asphalt 26% · Dirt / grass 22%

Surface is defined for 109.5 km of 615.6 km.

Dirt 33% · 36.5 km

Asphalt 26% · 28.2 km

Dirt / grass 22% · 24.2 km

Gravel 9% · 10.4 km

Improved surface 5% · 5.10 km

Compacted dirt 2% · 2.68 km

Concrete 2% · 1.86 km

Sand 1% · 0.63 km