Kolochava village — to Yasinia, via Krasna ridge, Ust-Chorna village, Svydovets ridge

At a glance

A multi-day route of 81.4 km with 3,395 m of ascent from Kolochava village to Yasinia. Estimated time: 4 days of 6–8 h of walking (about 26 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–8 kmClimb of 960 m (up to 1,484 m)
2. 8–23 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,270–1,540 m, past Mount Syhlanskyi, Mount Hropa, Mount Klymova
3. 23–31 kmDescent of 930 m (down to 538 m)
4. 31–36 kmClimb of 730 m (up to 1,266 m)
5. 36–58 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,240–1,740 m, past Mount Tempa, Mount Mala Kurtiaska, Mount Ungaryaska, Mount Trojaska
6. 58–81 kmDescent of 1,080 m to Yasinia

Steepest kilometre: km 27–29, a descent of 380 m (≈34%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2, 4, 7, 10, 14, 15, 16, 19 and 20 etc.. There are no springs between km 29 and 41 — 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 Krasna (km 6), Mountain shelter (Ruska Mokra) (km 20), Mountain shelter (Ruska Mokra, 2) (km 21), Mountain shelter “Drahobrat” (km 68), Hut “At Semen's” (km 81). Places to stay near the start: Kolochava; near the finish: Yasinya.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–20, ≈7 h — overnight: Mountain shelter (Ruska Mokra) (hut)
2. Day 2: km 20–37, ≈6 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
3. Day 3: km 37–57, ≈6.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
4. Day 4: km 57–81, ≈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 23 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Kolochava village. Most places to stay near the start are in Kolochava. This is a one-way route: the finish is 52 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 6–8 h of walking (about 26 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2, 4, 7, 10, 14, 15, 16, 19 and 20 etc.. There are no springs between km 29 and 41 — 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 Krasna (km 6), Mountain shelter (Ruska Mokra) (km 20), Mountain shelter (Ruska Mokra, 2) (km 21), Mountain shelter “Drahobrat” (km 68), Hut “At Semen's” (km 81). Places to stay near the start: Kolochava; near the finish: Yasinya. Possible overnight stops: Mountain shelter (Ruska Mokra) (km 20).