Mount Velyka Sivulya

The summit at a glance

• Elevation: 1836 m above sea level
• Range: Gorgany
• Nearest settlement: Osmoloda
• Routes over the summit on Karpaty.rocks: 25
• Best time: June–September; in winter only with experience and gear (avalanche danger is possible)

Routes to the summit

The routes over the summit most viewed by Karpaty.rocks readers. Length and ascent come from our track and a digital elevation model, time from Naismith's rule (without stops).

• Stara Huta village, via Mount Borevka, Mount Lopushna, Mount Syvulia and Rushchyna polonyna to Stara Huta village — 27.4 km, ascent 1,257 m, ≈9 h of walking, loop
• Osmoloda, via Mount Vysoka, Mount Ihrovets and Mount Syvulia to Stara Huta village — 33.4 km, ascent 1,987 m, ≈11.5 h of walking
• Stara Huta village, via the Vodospadnyi Pass and Mount Velyka Syvulia to Rushchyna polonyna — 20 km, ascent 1,170 m, ≈7 h of walking
• Stara Huta village, via Mount Vysoka, Mount Ihrovets and Mount Syvulia to Bystrytsia village — 39.9 km, ascent 1,918 m, ≈13 h of walking
• Stara Huta village, via Mount Vysoka, Mount Borevka, Mount Syvulia and Rushchyna polonyna to Stara Huta village — 36.8 km, ascent 1,714 m, ≈12 h of walking, loop
• Mount Velyka Syvulia, via Mount Borevka, Mount Ihrovets, Mount Vysoka and Mount Serednia to Osmoloda village — 27.8 km, ascent 1,080 m, ≈8.5 h of walking

All routes over the summit (25)

Weather and safety

The summit is above the tree line: fog, strong wind and thunderstorms are possible even in summer, and the weather can change within hours. Check the forecast before you set off, take water, a rain jacket and a warm layer, and plan to reach the top before midday. Summit weather forecast.

In an emergency call 101 or 112. Carpathian mountain rescue contacts.

FAQ — Velyka Sivulya