Berezniaky villageloop, via Mount Stiy, Mount Velykyi Verkh, Shypit Waterfall, Mount Hemba, Mount Zhyd-Mahura

At a glance

A multi-day loop route of 60.7 km with 3,093 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Berezniaky village. Estimated time: 3 days of 6–7 h of walking (about 20.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–22 kmClimb of 1,340 m to Mount Stii (1,681 m)
2. 22–29 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,320–1,650 m, past Mount Veliky Verkh
3. 29–33 kmDescent of 690 m (down to 690 m)
4. 33–43 kmClimb of 780 m to Mount Zhid-Magura (1,517 m)
5. 43–52 kmDescent of 1,020 m (down to 449 m)
6. 52–61 kmGentle ups and downs at 300–450 m

Steepest kilometre: km 29–30, a descent of 320 m (≈31%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 13, 18, 23, 31, 34, 37, 38, 39, 43 and 45 etc.. There are no springs between km 0 and 13 — carry at least 2.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Mount Hrab (km 47).

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–18, ≈7 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
2. Day 2: km 18–37, ≈7 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
3. Day 3: km 37–61, ≈7 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 4 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Berezniaky village. This is a loop: it brings you back to the start.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?

Estimated time: 3 days of 6–7 h of walking (about 20.5 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 13, 18, 23, 31, 34, 37, 38, 39, 43 and 45 etc.. There are no springs between km 0 and 13 — carry at least 2.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Where can I stay overnight?

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Mount Hrab (km 47).