Kolochava
Kolochava is a large mountain village in the valley of the Tereblia River, in the Khust district of Transcarpathia, at an altitude of over 600 meters. It lies within the Synevyr National Park, a couple of tens of kilometers from the district center.
The village was made famous by the robber Mykola Shugai, who, according to legend, robbed the rich for the benefit of the poor. The Czech writer Ivan Olbracht lived here for several years and turned this story into a novel that spread the fame of Kolochava far beyond the Carpathians.
For a mountain nook, the cultural program here is dense: about a dozen museums, in particular the "Stare Selo" open-air museum and the narrow-gauge museum. And marked trails diverge from here - for example, to the Krasna ridge.
FAQFrequently asked questions
What is Kolochava and where to find it?
This is a mountain village at an altitude of 631 meters in a valley, in the Khust district of Transcarpathia. It lies within the Synevyr National Park, 26 kilometers from the district center.
What made Kolochava famous?
The local robber Mykola Shugai, who robbed the rich for the benefit of the poor. Czech writer Ivan Olbracht lived in the village for six years and made a novel out of this story, which spread the fame of Kolochava far beyond the Carpathians.
What to see here?
As many as 10 museums in one village - the open-air museum of folk architecture "Stare Selo", the narrow-gauge museum, museums of old schools and defensive structures of the Second World War above the Tereblya River. As for a mountain nook, the cultural program is dense.
Is there anywhere to go to the mountains from here?
Yes, there are marked trails through the neighborhood - for example, to the Krasna ridge and to the village of Ust-Chorna. The routes are suitable for hikers, cyclists, and off-road enthusiasts.