Kvasy village — to the Yablunytsia Pass, via Mount Blyznytsia, Mount Velykyi Kotel, Mount Dohiaska

At a glance

A multi-day route of 36 km with 3,313 m of ascent from Kvasy village to the Yablunytsia Pass. Estimated time: 2 days of 7–8 h of walking (about 14.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–9 kmClimb of 1,300 m (up to 1,842 m)
2. 9–13 kmDescent of 320 m (down to 1,526 m)
3. 13–23 kmAlong the ridge at 1,500–1,750 m, past Mount Stih, Mount Velykyi Kotel, Mount Dogyaska
4. 23–32 kmDescent of 740 m (down to 984 m)
5. 32–36 kmClimb of 690 m (up to 1,678 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 18–19, a descent of 280 m (≈27%), near Mount Velykyi Kotel.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 13, 14, 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 5), Shepherds' hut (Trostyanets) (km 5), Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Levkovets (km 35). Places to stay near the start: Kvasy.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–17, ≈7.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
2. Day 2: km 17–36, ≈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 18 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 24 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 7–8 h of walking (about 14.5 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 13, 14, 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 5), Shepherds' hut (Trostyanets) (km 5), Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Levkovets (km 35). Places to stay near the start: Kvasy.