Yasinia — to Kvasy village, via Mount Bratkivska, Mount Troiaska, Mount Blyznytsia

At a glance

A multi-day route of 60.3 km with 3,353 m of ascent from Yasinia to Kvasy village. Estimated time: 3 days of 5–9 h of walking (about 20.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–16 kmClimb of 1,040 m to Mount Chorna Kleva (1,719 m)
2. 16–28 kmDescent of 490 m to Shepherds' hut
3. 28–49 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,190–1,860 m, past Mount Tataruka, Mount Velykyi Kotel, Mount Drahobrat, Mount Bliznytsia
4. 49–57 kmDescent of 1,290 m (down to 563 m)
5. 57–60 kmClimb of 210 m (up to 775 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 24–25, a descent of 350 m (≈33%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 11, 13, 15, 17, 20, 25, 27, 28, 30 and 31 etc.. There are no springs between km 0 and 11 — 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 on Polonyna Poharskyi (km 11), Mountain shelter below Mount Chorna Kleva (km 14), Shepherds' hut (Chorna Tysa) (km 28), Hunters' lodge at Okole pass (km 28), Hut on Polonyna Ripta Apshynetska (km 31), Shepherds' hut (Trostyanets) (km 53), Hut on Polonyna Braivka (km 53). Places to stay near the start: Yasinya; near the finish: Kvasy.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–14, ≈5.5 h — overnight: Mountain shelter below Mount Chorna Kleva (hut)
2. Day 2: km 14–39, ≈8.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
3. Day 3: km 39–60, ≈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 31 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 14 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 5–9 h of walking (about 20.5 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 11, 13, 15, 17, 20, 25, 27, 28, 30 and 31 etc.. There are no springs between km 0 and 11 — 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 on Polonyna Poharskyi (km 11), Mountain shelter below Mount Chorna Kleva (km 14), Shepherds' hut (Chorna Tysa) (km 28), Hunters' lodge at Okole pass (km 28), Hut on Polonyna Ripta Apshynetska (km 31), Shepherds' hut (Trostyanets) (km 53), Hut on Polonyna Braivka (km 53). Places to stay near the start: Yasinya; near the finish: Kvasy. Possible overnight stops: Mountain shelter below Mount Chorna Kleva (km 14).