Kvasy village — to Yasinia, via Mount Blyznytsia, Mount Stih, Mount Velykyi Kotel, Chorna Tysa village

At a glance

A multi-day route of 51.7 km with 2,900 m of ascent from Kvasy village to Yasinia. Estimated time: 3 days of 4–8 h of walking (about 18 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–13 kmClimb of 1,250 m to Mount Mala Blyznytsia (1,566 m)
2. 13–34 kmAlong the ridge at 1,510–1,840 m, past Mount Bliznytsia, Mount Drahobrat, Mount Dogyaska, Mount Velykyi Kotel
3. 34–41 kmDescent of 880 m (down to 780 m)
4. 41–52 kmGentle ups and downs at 640–790 m

Steepest kilometre: km 11–13, a climb of 280 m (≈27%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 1, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 17, 18, 20 and 21 etc.. There are no springs between km 42 and 52 — carry at least 1.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Trostyanets, 2) (km 4), Hut (Trostyanets) (km 5), Hut on Polonyna Zasovy (km 7), Hut on Polonyna Menchul (km 36), Hut “At Semen's” (km 52). Places to stay near the start: Kvasy; near the finish: Yasinya.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–13, ≈6 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
2. Day 2: km 13–36, ≈7.5 h — overnight: Hut on Polonyna Menchul (hut)
3. Day 3: km 36–52, ≈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 24 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Kvasy village. Most places to stay near the start are in Kvasy. This is a one-way route: the finish is 12 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: 3 days of 4–8 h of walking (about 18 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 1, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 17, 18, 20 and 21 etc.. There are no springs between km 42 and 52 — carry at least 1.5 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 (Trostyanets, 2) (km 4), Hut (Trostyanets) (km 5), Hut on Polonyna Zasovy (km 7), Hut on Polonyna Menchul (km 36), Hut “At Semen's” (km 52). Places to stay near the start: Kvasy; near the finish: Yasinya. Possible overnight stops: Hut on Polonyna Menchul (km 36).