Bystrytsia village — to Zhenets tract, via Mount Vedmezhyk, Mount Dovbushanka, Mount Malyi Horhan, Mount Syniak, Khomiakiv polonyna

At a glance

A multi-day route of 38.5 km with 2,275 m of ascent from Bystrytsia village to Zhenets tract. Estimated time: 2 days of 6–7 h of walking (about 13.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–9 kmGentle ups and downs at 690–980 m
2. 9–15 kmClimb of 740 m to Dovbushanka Mountain (1,754 m)
3. 15–18 kmDescent of 610 m to Hut on Polonyna Nyzhnia
4. 18–28 kmClimb of 520 m to Mount Sinyak (1,665 m)
5. 28–39 kmDescent of 970 m to Zhenets tract

Steepest kilometre: km 17–18, a descent of 300 m (≈28%), near Hut on Polonyna Nyzhnia.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 18, 23, 29, 32, 34, 37 and 39. There are no springs between km 0 and 18 — carry at least 3.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut by the Ozirnyi stream (km 9), Hut on Polonyna Nyzhnia (km 18), Hut “Koliba” (km 18), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Blazhniv (km 24), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 31), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2) (km 31), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 31), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3) (km 31). Places to stay near the finish: Mykulychyn.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–18, ≈6.5 h — overnight: Hut “Koliba” (hut)
2. Day 2: km 18–39, ≈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 one-way route: the finish is 24 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: 2 days of 6–7 h of walking (about 13.5 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 18, 23, 29, 32, 34, 37 and 39. There are no springs between km 0 and 18 — carry at least 3.5 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 by the Ozirnyi stream (km 9), Hut on Polonyna Nyzhnia (km 18), Hut “Koliba” (km 18), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Blazhniv (km 24), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 31), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2) (km 31), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 31), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3) (km 31). Places to stay near the finish: Mykulychyn. Possible overnight stops: Hut “Koliba” (km 18).