Skotarske village — to Nyzhnii Bystryi village, via Borzhava polonyna, Palenyi Hrun polonyna

At a glance

A multi-day route of 63.7 km with 3,008 m of ascent from Skotarske village to Nyzhnii Bystryi village. Estimated time: 3 days of 6–7 h of walking (about 21 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–12 kmGentle ups and downs at 630–900 m
2. 12–18 kmClimb of 780 m to Mount Zhid-Magura (1,517 m)
3. 18–39 kmGentle ups and downs at 790–1,500 m, past Mount Hrab, Mount Kychera, Mount Kruhla, Mount Opolonok
4. 39–41 kmClimb of 490 m to Mount Kuk (1,361 m)
5. 41–62 kmGentle ups and downs at 810–1,290 m
6. 62–64 kmDescent of 530 m to Nyzhnii Bystryi village

Steepest kilometre: km 39–40, a climb of 420 m (≈41%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 12, 14, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29 and 31 etc.. There are no springs between km 37 and 52 — carry at least 3 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Hulnyky (km 51), Hut below Mount Skala (km 58), Hut below Mount Vala-Techera (km 59). Places to stay near the start: Huklyvyi.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–19, ≈7 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
2. Day 2: km 19–40, ≈7 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
3. Day 3: km 40–64, ≈7 h — finish

When to go

Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.

Getting there

Start: Skotarske village. Most places to stay near the start are in Huklyvyi. This is a one-way route: the finish is 46 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 6–7 h of walking (about 21 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 12, 14, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29 and 31 etc.. There are no springs between km 37 and 52 — carry at least 3 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 Hulnyky (km 51), Hut below Mount Skala (km 58), Hut below Mount Vala-Techera (km 59). Places to stay near the start: Huklyvyi.