Kosmach village — to Bukovets village, via Mount Rotylo, Mount Hrehit, Mount Bila Kobyla

At a glance

A route of 40.2 km with 1,739 m of ascent from Kosmach village to Bukovets village. Estimated walking time: about 13 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. 0–5 kmGentle ups and downs at 610–780 m
2. 5–10 kmClimb of 640 m to Mount Lysyna Kosmatska (1,465 m)
3. 10–27 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,260–1,450 m, past Mount Munchelyk, Mount Rotilo, Mount Gregit, Mount Bila Kobyla
4. 27–30 kmDescent of 310 m (down to 1,134 m)
5. 30–34 kmClimb of 220 m (up to 1,355 m)
6. 34–40 kmDescent of 560 m to Bukovets village

Steepest kilometre: km 6–7, a climb of 220 m (≈22%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 5, 8, 11, 12, 16, 17, 19, 22, 23 and 25 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Pozheratul (km 12), Hut “Foresters' Cabin” (km 12), Hut on Polonyna Munchelyk (km 13), Hut below Mount Rotylo (km 16), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Kramy (km 20), Hut below Mount Vesnarka (km 22), Hut below Mount Bubenska (2) (km 23). Places to stay near the start: Kosmach; near the finish: Verkhovyna.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–20, ≈6.5 h — overnight: Mountain shelter on Polonyna Kramy (hut)
2. Day 2: km 20–40, ≈6 h — finish

When to go

Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.

Getting there

Start: Kosmach village. Most places to stay near the start are in Kosmach. 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 walking time: about 13 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 5, 8, 11, 12, 16, 17, 19, 22, 23 and 25 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 Pozheratul (km 12), Hut “Foresters' Cabin” (km 12), Hut on Polonyna Munchelyk (km 13), Hut below Mount Rotylo (km 16), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Kramy (km 20), Hut below Mount Vesnarka (km 22), Hut below Mount Bubenska (2) (km 23). Places to stay near the start: Kosmach; near the finish: Verkhovyna. Possible overnight stops: Mountain shelter on Polonyna Kramy (km 20).