Bystrytsia village — to Kvasy village, via Mount Durnia, Mount Bratkivska, Mount Tataruka, Mount Blyznytsia

At a glance

A multi-day route of 64.5 km with 3,188 m of ascent from Bystrytsia village to Kvasy village. Estimated time: 3 days of 7–8 h of walking (about 21.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–17 kmGentle ups and downs at 760–1,210 m, past Mount Pantyr
2. 17–27 kmClimb of 690 m to Mount Bratkivska (1,788 m)
3. 27–32 kmDescent of 570 m to Shepherds' hut
4. 32–36 kmClimb of 480 m to Mount Tataruka (1,707 m)
5. 36–54 kmAlong the ridge at 1,360–1,850 m, past Mount Velykyi Kotel, Mount Stih, Mount Drahobrat, Mount Bliznytsia
6. 54–64 kmDescent of 1,290 m to Kvasy village

Steepest kilometre: km 27–28, a descent of 340 m (≈30%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 2, 10, 14, 16, 18, 22, 28, 31, 32 and 34 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut “Rafailovets” (km 6), Shepherds' hut (Chorna Tysa) (km 32), Hunters' lodge at Okole pass (km 32), Shepherds' hut (Trostyanets) (km 60), Hut on Polonyna Braivka (km 60). Places to stay near the finish: Kvasy.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–21, ≈7 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
2. Day 2: km 21–41, ≈7 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
3. Day 3: km 41–64, ≈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 28 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 one-way route: the finish is 32 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 time: 3 days of 7–8 h of walking (about 21.5 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 2, 10, 14, 16, 18, 22, 28, 31, 32 and 34 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Where can I stay overnight?

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut “Rafailovets” (km 6), Shepherds' hut (Chorna Tysa) (km 32), Hunters' lodge at Okole pass (km 32), Shepherds' hut (Trostyanets) (km 60), Hut on Polonyna Braivka (km 60). Places to stay near the finish: Kvasy.