Myslivka village — to Osmoloda village, via Mount Yayko-Ilemske, Mount Moloda, Mount Grofa, Mount Popadia

At a glance

A multi-day route of 61.3 km with 3,821 m of ascent from Myslivka village to Osmoloda village. Estimated time: 3 days of 6–8 h of walking (about 21.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–30 kmGentle ups and downs at 650–1,700 m, past Mount Yayko-Ilemske, Mount Pohanets, Mount Ukernia, Mount Moloda
2. 30–35 kmDescent of 830 m (down to 865 m)
3. 35–41 kmClimb of 850 m to Mount Grofa (1,748 m)
4. 41–55 kmAlong the ridge at 1,430–1,720 m, past Parenki Mountain, Mount Velyka Popadia, Mount Koretvina, Mount Petros Gorgansky
5. 55–61 kmDescent of 720 m to Osmoloda village

Steepest kilometre: km 39–40, a climb of 400 m (≈36%), near Hut below Mount Kin-Hrofetskyi.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 15, 17, 19, 24, 26, 27, 32, 34, 39 and 42 etc.. There are no springs between km 0 and 15 — 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 below Mount Kin-Hrofetskyi (km 39), Hut on Polonyna Plistse (km 42). Places to stay near the start: Myslivka; near the finish: Osmoloda.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–21, ≈7.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
2. Day 2: km 21–42, ≈8 h — overnight: Hut on Polonyna Plistse (hut)
3. Day 3: km 42–61, ≈6.5 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 22 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 one-way route: the finish is 27 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: 3 days of 6–8 h of walking (about 21.5 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 15, 17, 19, 24, 26, 27, 32, 34, 39 and 42 etc.. There are no springs between km 0 and 15 — 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 below Mount Kin-Hrofetskyi (km 39), Hut on Polonyna Plistse (km 42). Places to stay near the start: Myslivka; near the finish: Osmoloda. Possible overnight stops: Hut on Polonyna Plistse (km 42).