Kvasy village — to Yasinia, via Mount Blyznytsia, Mount Stih, Mount Velykyi Kotel, Mount Troiaska, Mount Dohiaska, Dragobrat

At a glance

A multi-day route of 41 km with 2,512 m of ascent from Kvasy village to Yasinia. Estimated time: 2 days of 7–8 h of walking (about 14.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–8 kmClimb of 1,290 m (up to 1,855 m)
2. 8–11 kmDescent of 310 m (down to 1,548 m)
3. 11–32 kmAlong the ridge at 1,490–1,740 m, past Mount Stih, Mount Trojaska, Mount Velykyi Kotel
4. 32–41 kmDescent of 1,030 m to Yasinia

Steepest kilometre: km 32–33, a descent of 290 m (≈28%), near Mountain shelter “Drahobrat”.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1, 4, 5, 7, 11, 12, 14, 15 and 18 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Braivka (km 4), Shepherds' hut (Trostyanets) (km 4), Mountain shelter “Drahobrat” (km 33). Places to stay near the start: Kvasy; near the finish: Yasinya.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–17, ≈7 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
2. Day 2: km 17–41, ≈7 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 27 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Kvasy village. Most places to stay near the start are in Kvasy. This is a one-way route: the finish is 8 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 7–8 h of walking (about 14.5 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1, 4, 5, 7, 11, 12, 14, 15 and 18 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Where can I stay overnight?

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Braivka (km 4), Shepherds' hut (Trostyanets) (km 4), Mountain shelter “Drahobrat” (km 33). Places to stay near the start: Kvasy; near the finish: Yasinya.