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Bilyn village — to Dragobrat, via Mount Blyznytsia, Mount Stih

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26.5 kmLength
1 743 mAscent
922 mDescent
1 773 mMax. altitude
495 mMin. altitude
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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Kvasy
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Privat Guest House ZarinSki
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Mineral
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Дубок
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PETROS
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Near the finish · Drahobrat
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Велика Ведмедиця
from 2,800 UAH per night
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Полюс
from 3,480 UAH per night
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Зелена дача
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У Роберта
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Трембіта
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Адреналін
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About the trail

Route Bilyn village, via Mount Blyznytsia and Mount Stih to Dragobrat. Along the route you will see: Mount Bliznytsia, Mount Stih (Dragobrat).

At a glance

A route of 26.5 km with 1,743 m of ascent from Bilyn village to Dragobrat. Estimated walking time: about 9.5 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–6 kmClimb of 760 m to Hut on Polonyna Dovzhyna
  2. 6–15 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,220–1,420 m, past Mount Stara
  3. 15–18 kmClimb of 260 m to Mount Mala Blyznytsia (1,566 m)
  4. 18–25 kmAlong the ridge at 1,490–1,770 m, past Mount Bliznytsia, Mount Drahobrat, Mount Stih
  5. 25–27 kmDescent of 350 m to Dragobrat

Steepest kilometre: km 25–26, a descent of 300 m (≈29%), near Mount Stih.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 6, 7, 8, 13, 15, 16, 17, 21 and 24. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Dovzhyna (km 6), Mountain shelter “Perelisok” (km 7), Hut on Polonyna Perelisok (km 8), Hut on Polonyna Staryi (2) (km 13). Places to stay near the start: Kvasy; near the finish: Drahobrat.

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–13, ≈5 h — overnight: Hut on Polonyna Staryi (2) (hut)
  2. Day 2: km 13–27, ≈4.5 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 8 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Bilyn village. Most places to stay near the start are in Kvasy. This is a one-way route: the finish is 15 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 9.5 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 6, 7, 8, 13, 15, 16, 17, 21 and 24. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Dovzhyna (km 6), Mountain shelter “Perelisok” (km 7), Hut on Polonyna Perelisok (km 8), Hut on Polonyna Staryi (2) (km 13). Places to stay near the start: Kvasy; near the finish: Drahobrat. Possible overnight stops: Hut on Polonyna Staryi (2) (km 13).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring (Bilyn, 11)km 5.4 from the start · Not verified · 1 191 m
  2. Hut on Polonyna Dovzhynakm 5.5 from the start · Not verified · 1 213 m
  3. Spring (Bilyn, 5)km 6.4 from the start · Not verified · 1 232 m
  4. Mountain shelter “Perelisok”km 6.4 from the start · 60 m off the path · Standing · 1 234 m
  5. Spring (Trostyanets, 8)km 8 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 1 295 m
  6. Hut on Polonyna Perelisokkm 8 from the start · 40 m off the path · Not verified · 1 312 m
  7. Hut on Polonyna Staryi (2)km 12.9 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 1 341 m
  8. Spring (Trostyanets, 6)km 13 from the start · Not verified · 1 362 m

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What to see on the trail

Mount BliznytsiaMount Bliznytsiaaltitude 1 883 mBlyznytsia (also called Bliznytsia, Blyzhnytsia) are two mountains of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the eastern part of the Svydovets...Mount Stih (Dragobrat)Mount Stih (Dragobrat)altitude 1 704 mStig (locally known as Stug) is a peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the Rakhiv district of Zakarpattia region in the northeastern part...

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