Mount Ostryi – Mount Mykhalkiv (yellow trail)
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
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About the trail
Route Mount Ostryi – Mount Mykhalkiv (yellow trail). Has yellow marking (waymarked route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked tourist route. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. The length of the route is 7.7 km. Location: mountain massif — Pokutsko-Bukovynski Carpathians, Ivano-Frankivsk region.
Attention: part of the route is not yet mapped in OpenStreetMap, so the line on the map has gaps. On the ground, orient yourself by the marking signs.
At a glance
A short route of 7.7 km with 627 m of ascent from Mount Ostryi to Mount Mykhalkiv (yellow trail). Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–3 kmClimb of 310 m (up to 694 m)
- 3–4 kmDescent of 200 m (down to 490 m)
- 4–5.5 kmClimb of 290 m to Mount Mykhalkova (812 m)
- 5.5–7.5 kmDescent of 360 m to Mount Mykhalkiv (yellow trail)
Steepest kilometre: km 4.5–5.5, a climb of 220 m (≈27%), near Mount Ostry.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 1, 3 and 6.
Places to stay near the start and finish: Kosiv.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Mount Ostryi. Most places to stay near the start are in Kosiv. This is a one-way route: the finish is 3 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 1, 3 and 6.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Places to stay near the start and finish: Kosiv.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Mount Mykhalkova (3)km 0.9 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 472 m
- Stream water below Mount Mykhalkova (3)km 3.8 from the start · 260 m off the path · Not verified · 575 m
- Spring below Mount Mykhalkova (2)km 7 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 656 m
Before you go, check the border-regime restrictions: Border Guard permit for mountain hikes (in Ukrainian)
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Trails nearby
All trails
EasyOne-dayMarkedMount Ostryi Mount Mykhalkiv (blue trail)Elevation profile477–700 m3.4 kmascent 262 m≈ 1.5 h walking
EasyOne-dayMarkedSpring KosivElevation profile369–474 m2.3 kmascent 89 m≈ 45 min walking
EasyOne-dayMarkedMount Mykhalkiv loop trailElevation profile385–817 m6.4 kmascent 584 m≈ 3 h walkingCraft nearby
All craft places
Craft shopsFiraworkshop author ceramics studio-shop, KosivKosiv1.2 km from the trailFiraworkshop is a creative studio of author ceramics in Kosiv, at 213 Nezalezhnosti Street, where you can both buy finished pieces and try working with clay yourself.
Markets & fairsKosiv Market (Smodnyansky Market), KosivKosiv1.2 km from the trailKosiv (Smodnyansky) Market in Ivano-Frankivsk region is a treasure trove of folk traditions, a corner of Hutsulshchyna that tourists and guests should definitely visit...
Craft shopsChichka shop of Hutsul handicrafts, KosivKosiv1.5 km from the trailChichka is a shop of contemporary handmade Hutsul goods in the very centre of Kosiv, at 76 Nezalezhnosti Street.
Crafts & workshopsGonchar Ceramics & Coffee Workshop, KosivKosiv1.7 km from the trailA pottery where you drink coffee from cups made on site Gonchar is a small ceramics and coffee workshop in central Kosiv run by the Chornyi family of potters.
Crafts & workshopsKosiv Painted Ceramics Masterclass, KosivKosiv1.7 km from the trailYellow deer, green birds, riders and flowers on a warm white background — Kosiv painted ceramics are recognisable at a glance.
Crafts & workshopsLizhnyk Weaving Masterclass, KosivKosiv1.7 km from the trailA lizhnyk of your own: what the masterclass is The Kosiv area is one of the main centres of Hutsul lizhnyk weaving, and the best way to understand the craft is to sit...