Dragobrat — to Chorna Tysa village, via Mount Velykyi Kotel, Mount Lohiaska, Mount Troiaska

At a glance

A route of 30 km with 1,375 m of ascent from Dragobrat to Chorna Tysa village. Estimated walking time: about 10 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–2 kmClimb of 320 m to Mount Stih (1,704 m)
2. 2–12 kmAlong the ridge at 1,580–1,740 m, past Mount Velykyi Kotel, Mount Dogyaska, Mount Trojaska
3. 12–15 kmDescent of 440 m (down to 1,225 m)
4. 15–18 kmClimb of 240 m to Lake Vorozheskaya
5. 18–22 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,370–1,490 m
6. 22–30 kmDescent of 760 m to Chorna Tysa village

Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a climb of 240 m (≈23%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 13, 18, 19 and 21 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Vorozheska (km 17), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Vorozheska (km 17), Hut on Polonyna Tatul (km 21), Hut on Polonyna Menchul (km 23). Places to stay near the start: Drahobrat; near the finish: Yasinya.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–17, ≈6 h — overnight: Hut on Polonyna Vorozheska (hut)
2. Day 2: km 17–30, ≈4 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 12 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Dragobrat. Most places to stay near the start are in Drahobrat. This is a one-way route: the finish is 9 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 10 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days.

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 13, 18, 19 and 21 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 Vorozheska (km 17), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Vorozheska (km 17), Hut on Polonyna Tatul (km 21), Hut on Polonyna Menchul (km 23). Places to stay near the start: Drahobrat; near the finish: Yasinya. Possible overnight stops: Hut on Polonyna Vorozheska (km 17).