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Bystrytsia village – Mount Velyka Bratkivska

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15.8 kmLength
574 mAscent
1 615 mDescent
1 776 mMax. altitude
735 mMin. altitude

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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Drahobrat
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У Румуна
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Зелена дача
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Маріка
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Кушавель
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Вотавілю
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Велика Ведмедиця
from 2,800 UAH per night
Near the finish · Polianytsia
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Hotel "Shale KrepDeShin"
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About the trail

Route Bystrytsia village – Mount Velyka Bratkivska. Has blue marking (most notable or interesting routes). Along the route you will see: Mount Bratkivska, Mount Ruska.

At a glance

A one-day route of 15.8 km with 574 m of ascent and 1,615 m of descent from Bystrytsia village to Mount Velyka Bratkivska. Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.

Route stages

  1. 0–2 kmAlong the ridge at 1,660–1,760 m, past Mount Bratkivska
  2. 2–4 kmDescent of 470 m to Hut on Polonyna Bratkivska
  3. 4–9 kmGentle ups and downs at 980–1,230 m
  4. 9–11 kmDescent of 190 m (down to 794 m)
  5. 11–16 kmGentle ups and downs at 730–800 m

Steepest kilometre: km 2–3, a descent of 280 m (≈28%), near Hut on Polonyna Bratkivska.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 3, 9 and 13.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Bratkivska (km 3), Hut on Polonyna Vovkany (km 9).

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 2 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 12 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 5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 3, 9 and 13.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Bratkivska (km 3), Hut on Polonyna Vovkany (km 9).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Mount Bratkivska (4)km 3.3 from the start · Not verified · 1 245 m
  2. Hut on Polonyna Bratkivskakm 3.4 from the start · 280 m off the path · Not verified · 1 217 m
  3. Spring below Mount Bratkivska (2)km 3.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 176 m
  4. Spring (Bystrytsia, 15)km 8.5 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 968 m
  5. Hut on Polonyna Vovkanykm 9 from the start · Not verified · 993 m
  6. Spring (Bystrytsia, 18)km 13.3 from the start · Not verified · 769 m

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What to see on the trail

Mount BratkivskaMount Bratkivskaaltitude 1 788 mMount Bratkivska is a peak in the Ukrainian Carpathians, 1788 m high (some sources give other data - 1792 m).Mount RuskaMount Ruskaaltitude 1 678 mRuska is a 1,678-meter peak (according to other sources, the height of the mountain is 1,650 meters) located in the Gorgan mountain range of the...

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