Bystrytsia villageloop, via Klympushi village, Mount Ruska, Mount Chorna Kleva

At a glance

A multi-day loop route of 42.5 km with 2,015 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Bystrytsia village. Estimated time: 2 days of 6–7 h of walking (about 14 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–26 kmClimb of 950 m to Mount Chorna Kleva (1,719 m)
2. 26–29 kmDescent of 520 m to Hut on Polonyna Bratkivska
3. 29–42 kmGentle ups and downs at 730–1,190 m

Steepest kilometre: km 17–18, a climb of 290 m (≈26%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 16, 19, 21, 24, 29, 34 and 40. There are no springs between km 0 and 16 — carry at least 3 l of water.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Mount Ploska (km 9), Hut on Polonyna Bratkivska (km 29), Hut on Polonyna Vovkany (km 35).

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 18–42, ≈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 9 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Bystrytsia 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: 2 days of 6–7 h of walking (about 14 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 16, 19, 21, 24, 29, 34 and 40. There are no springs between km 0 and 16 — carry at least 3 l of water.

Where can I stay overnight?

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Mount Ploska (km 9), Hut on Polonyna Bratkivska (km 29), Hut on Polonyna Vovkany (km 35).