Chorna Tysa villageloop, via Mount Dohiaska, Mount Troiaska, Mount Tataruka

At a glance

A multi-day loop route of 45.3 km with 1,312 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Chorna Tysa village. Estimated time: 2 days of 5–9 h of walking (about 13.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–7 kmGentle ups and downs at 780–880 m
2. 7–21 kmClimb of 870 m (up to 1,749 m)
3. 21–26 kmAlong the ridge at 1,580–1,750 m, past Mount Trojaska, Mount Tataruka
4. 26–36 kmDescent of 720 m (down to 968 m)
5. 36–45 kmGentle ups and downs at 800–970 m

Steepest kilometre: km 27–28, a descent of 270 m (≈23%), near Hut on Polonyna Ripta Apshynetska.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 15, 17, 20, 21, 26, 28, 29, 31, 33 and 39 etc.. There are no springs between km 0 and 15 — carry at least 2.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Vorozheska (km 15), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Vorozheska (km 16), Hut on Polonyna Ripta Apshynetska (km 28), Hunters' lodge at Okole pass (km 31), Shepherds' hut (Chorna Tysa) (km 31), Forester's hut “Lisnycha” (km 39), Forester's hut “Apshynets” (km 39). Places to stay near the start: Yasinya.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–16, ≈5 h — overnight: Mountain shelter on Polonyna Vorozheska (hut)
2. Day 2: km 16–45, ≈8.5 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 10 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Chorna Tysa village. Most places to stay near the start are in Yasinya. This is a loop: it brings you back to the start.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?

Estimated time: 2 days of 5–9 h of walking (about 13.5 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 15, 17, 20, 21, 26, 28, 29, 31, 33 and 39 etc.. There are no springs between km 0 and 15 — carry at least 2.5 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 on Polonyna Vorozheska (km 15), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Vorozheska (km 16), Hut on Polonyna Ripta Apshynetska (km 28), Hunters' lodge at Okole pass (km 31), Shepherds' hut (Chorna Tysa) (km 31), Forester's hut “Lisnycha” (km 39), Forester's hut “Apshynets” (km 39). Places to stay near the start: Yasinya. Possible overnight stops: Mountain shelter on Polonyna Vorozheska (km 16).