Chorna Tysa village, Mount Velykyi Kotel and Mount Blyznytsia to Kvasy village

At a glance

A multi-day route of 41.4 km with 1,993 m of ascent. 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. 0–12 kmClimb of 1,000 m (up to 1,737 m)
2. 12–19 kmAlong the ridge at 1,550–1,770 m, past Mount Velykyi Kotel, Mount Stih
3. 19–22 kmClimb of 310 m to Mount Bliznytsia (1,883 m)
4. 22–25 kmDescent of 340 m (down to 1,527 m)
5. 25–35 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,320–1,570 m, past Mount Mala Blyznytsia, Mount Stara
6. 35–41 kmDescent of 850 m (down to 550 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 40–41, a descent of 270 m (≈24%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 5, 8, 14, 16, 17, 19, 23, 25, 28 and 30 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Menchul (km 8), Hut on Polonyna Staryi (2) (km 32), Hut on Polonyna Zasovy (km 35), Hut (Trostyanets) (km 37), Hut (Trostyanets, 2) (km 38). Places to stay near the start: Yasinya; near the finish: Kvasy.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–19, ≈7 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
2. Day 2: km 19–41, ≈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 18 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Most places to stay near the start are in Yasinya. This is a one-way route: the finish is 17 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 5, 8, 14, 16, 17, 19, 23, 25, 28 and 30 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Where can I stay overnight?

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Menchul (km 8), Hut on Polonyna Staryi (2) (km 32), Hut on Polonyna Zasovy (km 35), Hut (Trostyanets) (km 37), Hut (Trostyanets, 2) (km 38). Places to stay near the start: Yasinya; near the finish: Kvasy.