Bystrytsia village — to Osmoloda village, via Mount Boiaryn, Mount Syvulia, Mount Ihrovets, Mount Vysoka

At a glance

A route of 41.5 km with 1,060 m of ascent from Bystrytsia village to Osmoloda village. Estimated walking time: about 12 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. 0–11 kmGentle ups and downs at 380–490 m
2. 11–21 kmClimb of 440 m to Mount Velyka Sivulya (1,836 m)
3. 21–27 kmDescent of 240 m (down to 681 m)
4. 27–31 kmClimb of 220 m to Mount Igrovets (1,804 m)
5. 31–42 kmDescent of 430 m to Osmoloda village

Steepest kilometre: km 41–42, a descent of 220 m (≈22%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 2, 5, 6, 7, 10, 14, 16, 17, 25 and 26 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Bystrytsia, 3) (km 7), Hut (Bystrytsia, 2) (km 8), Hut (Bystrytsia) (km 8), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Boiaryn (km 12), Hut below Mount Nehrova (km 16), Hut on Polonyna Negrova (km 16), Hut on Matahiv ridge (km 34). Places to stay near the finish: Osmoloda.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–16, ≈5 h — overnight: Hut on Polonyna Negrova (hut)
2. Day 2: km 16–42, ≈7.5 h — finish

When to go

The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.

Getting there

Start: Bystrytsia village. This is a one-way route: the finish is 27 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 12 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 2, 5, 6, 7, 10, 14, 16, 17, 25 and 26 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Where can I stay overnight?

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Bystrytsia, 3) (km 7), Hut (Bystrytsia, 2) (km 8), Hut (Bystrytsia) (km 8), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Boiaryn (km 12), Hut below Mount Nehrova (km 16), Hut on Polonyna Negrova (km 16), Hut on Matahiv ridge (km 34). Places to stay near the finish: Osmoloda. Possible overnight stops: Hut on Polonyna Negrova (km 16).