Kostryno village — to Pastilky village, via Vyshka village, Liuta village, Mount Liutianska Holytsia, Runa polonyna

At a glance

A multi-day route of 79.8 km with 3,090 m of ascent from Kostryno village to Pastilky village. Estimated time: 4 days of 5–8 h of walking (about 25 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–36 kmGentle ups and downs at 290–1,470 m, past Mount Liutianska Holytsia
2. 36–43 kmDescent of 960 m (down to 511 m)
3. 43–56 kmClimb of 640 m to Mount Mala Holytsia (1,184 m)
4. 56–80 kmDescent of 980 m to Pastilky village

Steepest kilometre: km 56–57, a descent of 400 m (≈38%), near Mount Mala Holytsia.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 23, 24, 27, 30, 38, 50, 56, 58, 60 and 62 etc.. There are no springs between km 0 and 23 — carry at least 4 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut at Lake Komsomolske (km 41). Places to stay near the start: Vyshka; near the finish: Perechyn.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–20, ≈6.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
2. Day 2: km 20–41, ≈7.5 h — overnight: Hut at Lake Komsomolske (hut)
3. Day 3: km 41–56, ≈5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
4. Day 4: km 56–80, ≈6.5 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: Kostryno village. Most places to stay near the start are in Vyshka. This is a one-way route: the finish is 16 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 5–8 h of walking (about 25 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 23, 24, 27, 30, 38, 50, 56, 58, 60 and 62 etc.. There are no springs between km 0 and 23 — carry at least 4 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 at Lake Komsomolske (km 41). Places to stay near the start: Vyshka; near the finish: Perechyn. Possible overnight stops: Hut at Lake Komsomolske (km 41).