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Yasinia — to Kvasy village, via Mount Chorna Kleva, Mount Bratkivska, Mount Dohiaska, Mount Blyznytsia

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68.9 kmLength
3 840 mAscent
3 962 mDescent
1 848 mMax. altitude
537 mMin. altitude
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It may be partly marked. Unmarked trails have no information boards, signposts or auxiliary signs (water, campsite, etc.). The decision to walk the trail is entirely your own responsibility.

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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Yasinya
Hotel
У Олександра
from 1,850 UAH per night
Hotel
Карпатська орхідея
from 1,190 UAH per night
Cottage
4 Сезони
from 6,000 UAH per night
Hotel
Перлина Карпат
from 1,060 UAH per night
Hotel
Гуцульский край
from 1,190 UAH per night
Hotel
Ліра
from 1,060 UAH per night
Near the finish · Kvasy
Hotel
Гостинний дім
from 1,570 UAH per night
Cottage
TysaBorkut
from 4,620 UAH per night
Hotel
PETROS
from 900 UAH per night
Hotel
Cube
from 1,350 UAH per night
Hotel
Hotel "Lisova Kazka"
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Guest House "PETROS" Kvas
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About the trail

Route Yasinia, via Mount Chorna Kleva, Mount Bratkivska, Mount Dohiaska and Mount Blyznytsia to Kvasy village. Along the route you will see: Strukivska (Ascension) Church, Yasinia, Mount Chorna Kleva, Mount Ruska, Mount Bratkivska, Mount Tataruka, Mount Trojaska and 6 more.

At a glance

A multi-day route of 68.9 km with 3,840 m of ascent from Yasinia to Kvasy village. Estimated time: 3 days of 5–10 h of walking (about 23.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–9 kmGentle ups and downs at 640–760 m
  2. 9–17 kmClimb of 930 m to Mount Chorna Kleva (1,719 m)
  3. 17–57 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,210–1,840 m, past Mount Bratkivska, Mount Velykyi Kotel, Mount Drahobrat, Mount Bliznytsia
  4. 57–69 kmDescent of 1,300 m to Kvasy village

Steepest kilometre: km 25–26, a descent of 340 m (≈32%), near Mount Bratkivska.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 13, 15, 17, 18, 21, 26, 28, 29, 31 and 32 etc.. There are no springs between km 0 and 13 — carry at least 2.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut “At Semen's” (km 0), Hut on Polonyna Poharskyi (km 13), Shepherds' hut (Chorna Tysa) (km 29), Hunters' lodge at Okole pass (km 29), Hut on Polonyna Ripta Apshynetska (km 32), Hut on Polonyna Shesa (km 62). Places to stay near the start: Yasinya; near the finish: Kvasy.

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–29, ≈10 h — overnight: Shepherds' hut (Chorna Tysa) (hut)
  2. Day 2: km 29–45, ≈6 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  3. Day 3: km 45–69, ≈8 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 35 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 11 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 5–10 h of walking (about 23.5 h in total, not counting stops).
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 13, 15, 17, 18, 21, 26, 28, 29, 31 and 32 etc.. There are no springs between km 0 and 13 — carry at least 2.5 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 “At Semen's” (km 0), Hut on Polonyna Poharskyi (km 13), Shepherds' hut (Chorna Tysa) (km 29), Hunters' lodge at Okole pass (km 29), Hut on Polonyna Ripta Apshynetska (km 32), Hut on Polonyna Shesa (km 62). Places to stay near the start: Yasinya; near the finish: Kvasy. Possible overnight stops: Shepherds' hut (Chorna Tysa) (km 29).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Hut “At Semen's”km 0.1 from the start · 200 m off the path · Not verified · 645 m
  2. Spring (Chorna Tysa, 14)km 12.4 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 1 370 m
  3. Hut on Polonyna Poharskyikm 12.6 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 1 415 m
  4. Spring below Mount Chorna Kleva (6)km 14.4 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 1 519 m
  5. Spring below Mount Chorna Kleva (2)km 15.1 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 1 591 m
  6. Drinking water below Mount Chorna Kleva (2)km 15.6 from the start · 240 m off the path · Not verified · 1 635 m
  7. Spring below Mount Ruska (2)km 17.2 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 1 464 m
  8. Stream water below Mount Ruskakm 19.7 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 1 552 m

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What to see on the trail

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