Kvasy village — to Bystrytsia village, via Mount Blyznytsia, Mount Tataruka, Mount Bratkivska

At a glance

A multi-day route of 49.8 km with 2,955 m of ascent from Kvasy village to Bystrytsia village. Estimated time: 2 days of 7–10 h of walking (about 17.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–8 kmClimb of 1,280 m (up to 1,837 m)
2. 8–22 kmAlong the ridge at 1,520–1,840 m, past Mount Bliznytsia, Mount Drahobrat, Mount Velykyi Kotel, Mount Tataruka
3. 22–25 kmDescent of 450 m (down to 1,216 m)
4. 25–33 kmClimb of 530 m to Mount Bratkivska (1,788 m)
5. 33–50 kmDescent of 1,010 m to Bystrytsia village

Steepest kilometre: km 29–30, a climb of 340 m (≈33%), near Mount Bratkivska.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2, 4, 5, 7, 11, 12, 13, 15 and 17 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Braivka (km 4), Shepherds' hut (Trostyanets) (km 4), Hunters' lodge at Okole pass (km 26), Shepherds' hut (Chorna Tysa) (km 26). Places to stay near the start: Kvasy.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–26, ≈10 h — overnight: Hunters' lodge at Okole pass (hut)
2. Day 2: km 26–50, ≈7.5 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 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 33 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: 2 days of 7–10 h of walking (about 17.5 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2, 4, 5, 7, 11, 12, 13, 15 and 17 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 Braivka (km 4), Shepherds' hut (Trostyanets) (km 4), Hunters' lodge at Okole pass (km 26), Shepherds' hut (Chorna Tysa) (km 26). Places to stay near the start: Kvasy. Possible overnight stops: Hunters' lodge at Okole pass (km 26).