Yasinia — to Lopukhiv village, via Mount Stih, Mount Troiaska, Mount Pidpula

At a glance

A multi-day route of 40.3 km with 1,934 m of ascent from Yasinia to Lopukhiv village. Estimated time: 2 days of 6–7 h of walking (about 13.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–9 kmClimb of 1,020 m to Mount Stih (1,704 m)
2. 9–30 kmAlong the ridge at 1,450–1,750 m, past Mount Velykyi Kotel, Mount Trojaska, Mount Ungaryaska, Mount Pidpula
3. 30–40 kmDescent of 920 m to Lopukhiv village

Steepest kilometre: km 8–9, a climb of 330 m (≈32%), near Mount Stih.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20 and 21 etc.. There are no springs between km 29 and 40 — carry at least 1.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Forester's hut “Berliaska” (km 29), Forester's hut “Torhovytsia” (km 29), Forester's hut “Syhlianska” (km 34). Places to stay near the start: Yasinya.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–17, ≈6.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
2. Day 2: km 17–40, ≈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 18 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Yasinia. Most places to stay near the start are in Yasinya. This is a one-way route: the finish is 30 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: 2 days of 6–7 h of walking (about 13.5 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20 and 21 etc.. There are no springs between km 29 and 40 — 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: Forester's hut “Berliaska” (km 29), Forester's hut “Torhovytsia” (km 29), Forester's hut “Syhlianska” (km 34). Places to stay near the start: Yasinya.