Lake Synevyr — to Osmoloda village, via Svoboda village, Hycha polonyna, Mount Moloda

At a glance

A route of 32.9 km with 1,198 m of ascent from Lake Synevyr to Osmoloda village. Estimated walking time: about 10 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. 0–8 kmGentle ups and downs at 850–990 m
2. 8–10 kmClimb of 260 m (up to 1,214 m)
3. 10–15 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,180–1,270 m
4. 15–18 kmClimb of 440 m to Mount Moloda (1,723 m)
5. 18–24 kmDescent of 850 m (down to 858 m)
6. 24–33 kmGentle ups and downs at 720–860 m

Steepest kilometre: km 22–23, a descent of 290 m (≈29%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 3, 12, 15, 20, 22, 28, 31 and 32. There are no springs between km 3 and 12 — carry at least 1.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Hycha (km 12), Hut (Kuzmynets) (km 25). Places to stay near the start: Synevyrska Polyana; near the finish: Osmoloda.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–12, ≈4 h — overnight: Hut on Polonyna Hycha (hut)
2. Day 2: km 12–33, ≈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 4 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Lake Synevyr. Most places to stay near the start are in Synevyrska Polyana. This is a one-way route: the finish is 25 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 10 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 0, 3, 12, 15, 20, 22, 28, 31 and 32. There are no springs between km 3 and 12 — carry at least 1.5 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 on Polonyna Hycha (km 12), Hut (Kuzmynets) (km 25). Places to stay near the start: Synevyrska Polyana; near the finish: Osmoloda. Possible overnight stops: Hut on Polonyna Hycha (km 12).