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Bystrytsia village – Mount Malyi Horhan

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22.1 kmLength
1 349 mAscent
782 mDescent
1 440 mMax. altitude
727 mMin. altitude
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Near the finish · Polianytsia (Bukovel)
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About the trail

Route Bystrytsia village – Mount Malyi Horhan. Along the route you will see: Mount Maly Gorgan.

At a glance

A one-day route of 22.1 km with 1,349 m of ascent from Bystrytsia village to Mount Malyi Horhan. Estimated walking time: about 8 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 730–830 m
  2. 4–9 kmClimb of 500 m to Mount Ploska (1,353 m)
  3. 9–14 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,230–1,350 m
  4. 14–15 kmDescent of 220 m (down to 1,127 m)
  5. 15–21 kmClimb of 310 m to Mount Babyn Pohar (1,449 m)
  6. 21–22 kmDescent of 130 m to Mount Malyi Horhan

Steepest kilometre: km 14–15, a descent of 210 m (≈21%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 9, 13, 14, 16 and 22. There are no springs between km 0 and 9 — carry at least 2 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Mount Ploska (km 8), Hut (Polianytsia (Bukovel)) (km 13), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Blazhniv (km 22). Places to stay near the finish: Polianytsia (Bukovel).

When to go

Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.

Getting there

Start: Bystrytsia village. 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.

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FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 8 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 9, 13, 14, 16 and 22. There are no springs between km 0 and 9 — carry at least 2 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 Ploska (km 8), Hut (Polianytsia (Bukovel)) (km 13), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Blazhniv (km 22). Places to stay near the finish: Polianytsia (Bukovel).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Hut below Mount Ploskakm 8.1 from the start · 130 m off the path · Poor condition · 1 249 m
  2. Spring below Mount Ploskakm 9.1 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 1 248 m
  3. Hut (Polianytsia (Bukovel))km 13 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 1 303 m
  4. Spring (Polianytsia (Bukovel))km 13.2 from the start · Not verified · 1 293 m
  5. Spring “Zholoby”km 14.2 from the start · 270 m off the path · Dried up · 1 309 m
  6. Spring (Polianytsia (Bukovel), 3)km 15.4 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 1 093 m
  7. Spring on Polonyna Blazhivkm 21.5 from the start · 170 m off the path · Not verified · 1 294 m
  8. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Blazhnivkm 21.9 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 1 290 m

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