Myslivka villageloop, via Mount Yayko-Ilemske, Mount Horhan-Ilemskyi

At a glance

A multi-day loop route of 47.2 km with 2,092 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Myslivka village. Estimated time: 2 days of 7–8 h of walking (about 15.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–18 kmGentle ups and downs at 650–950 m
2. 18–28 kmClimb of 690 m to Mount Pohanets (1,667 m)
3. 28–32 kmDescent of 480 m (down to 1,157 m)
4. 32–35 kmClimb of 400 m to Mount Gorgan-Ilemsky (1,587 m)
5. 35–40 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,170–1,560 m, past Mount Velykyi Pustoshak
6. 40–47 kmDescent of 740 m (down to 650 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 31–32, a descent of 250 m (≈25%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 18, 22, 24, 28, 31, 32, 33, 36, 37 and 47. There are no springs between km 0 and 18 — carry at least 3 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Places to stay near the start: Myslivka.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–24, ≈7.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
2. Day 2: km 24–47, ≈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 7 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Myslivka village. Most places to stay near the start are in Myslivka. This is a loop: it brings you back to the start.

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 15.5 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 18, 22, 24, 28, 31, 32, 33, 36, 37 and 47. There are no springs between km 0 and 18 — carry at least 3 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Where can I stay overnight?

Places to stay near the start: Myslivka.