Dubove village — to Kvasy village, via Mount Apetska, Mount Dohiaska, Mount Stih, Mount Blyznytsia

At a glance

A multi-day route of 69.1 km with 4,845 m of ascent from Dubove village to Kvasy village. Estimated time: 4 days of 5–7 h of walking (about 25.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–10 kmClimb of 1,100 m to Mount Apetska (1,512 m)
2. 10–16 kmDescent of 840 m (down to 649 m)
3. 16–27 kmClimb of 930 m to Mount Tempa (1,634 m)
4. 27–61 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,170–1,840 m, past Mount Dogyaska, Mount Velykyi Kotel, Mount Stih, Mount Bliznytsia
5. 61–69 kmDescent of 1,270 m to Kvasy village

Steepest kilometre: km 13–14, a descent of 380 m (≈37%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 4, 9, 25, 37, 44, 46, 47, 48, 51 and 53 etc.. There are no springs between km 9 and 25 — carry at least 3 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Mount Apetska (km 8), Forester's hut “Bedevelska” (km 32), Forester's hut “Matyiaska” (km 36), Shepherds' hut at Turbatska Poliana (km 40), Hut at Turbatska Poliana (km 42), Shepherds' hut (Trostyanets) (km 65), Hut on Polonyna Braivka (km 65). Places to stay near the finish: Kvasy.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–17, ≈6.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
2. Day 2: km 17–32, ≈6 h — overnight: Forester's hut “Bedevelska” (hut)
3. Day 3: km 32–50, ≈7 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
4. Day 4: km 50–69, ≈6.5 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 19 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Dubove village. This is a one-way route: the finish is 29 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: 4 days of 5–7 h of walking (about 25.5 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 4, 9, 25, 37, 44, 46, 47, 48, 51 and 53 etc.. There are no springs between km 9 and 25 — carry at least 3 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 below Mount Apetska (km 8), Forester's hut “Bedevelska” (km 32), Forester's hut “Matyiaska” (km 36), Shepherds' hut at Turbatska Poliana (km 40), Hut at Turbatska Poliana (km 42), Shepherds' hut (Trostyanets) (km 65), Hut on Polonyna Braivka (km 65). Places to stay near the finish: Kvasy. Possible overnight stops: Forester's hut “Bedevelska” (km 32).