Maksymets village — to Bystrytsia village, via Mount Hechura, Perenyz Pass, Mount Tavpysh

At a glance

A route of 34.4 km with 1,612 m of ascent from Maksymets village to Bystrytsia village. Estimated walking time: about 11.5 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. 0–14 kmClimb of 690 m (up to 1,446 m)
2. 14–16 kmDescent of 210 m (down to 1,221 m)
3. 16–18 kmClimb of 190 m (up to 1,408 m)
4. 18–21 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,370–1,450 m, past Mount Tavpysh
5. 21–25 kmDescent of 480 m (down to 965 m)
6. 25–34 kmGentle ups and downs at 730–970 m

Steepest kilometre: km 21–22, a descent of 280 m (≈28%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 11, 13, 16, 17, 24 and 30. There are no springs between km 0 and 11 — carry at least 2.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Bystrytsia, 4) (km 6), Hut on Polonyna Plashi (km 6), Hut on Polonyna Gavorska (km 7), Hut below Mount Nehrova (km 13), Hut on Polonyna Negrova (km 13), Hut “Rafailovets” (km 27).

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–13, ≈5 h — overnight: Hut on Polonyna Negrova (hut)
2. Day 2: km 13–34, ≈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: Maksymets village. This is a one-way route: the finish is 6 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 11.5 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 11, 13, 16, 17, 24 and 30. There are no springs between km 0 and 11 — carry at least 2.5 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 (Bystrytsia, 4) (km 6), Hut on Polonyna Plashi (km 6), Hut on Polonyna Gavorska (km 7), Hut below Mount Nehrova (km 13), Hut on Polonyna Negrova (km 13), Hut “Rafailovets” (km 27). Possible overnight stops: Hut on Polonyna Negrova (km 13).