Bystrytsia village — to Kuzmynets village, via Mount Boiaryn, Mount Syvulia, Stara Huta village, Mount Vysoka, Mount Ihrovets, Osmoloda village

At a glance

A multi-day route of 67.6 km with 6,302 m of ascent from Bystrytsia village to Kuzmynets village. Estimated time: 4 days of 6–7 h of walking (about 27.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–17 kmClimb of 1,020 m to Mount Mala Sivulya (1,815 m)
2. 17–29 kmDescent of 1,090 m (down to 663 m)
3. 29–40 kmClimb of 1,120 m to Mount Igrovets (1,804 m)
4. 40–45 kmDescent of 880 m (down to 902 m)
5. 45–54 kmClimb of 680 m to Mount Ovul (1,609 m)
6. 54–68 kmDescent of 870 m to Kuzmynets village

Steepest kilometre: km 45–46, a climb of 500 m (≈49%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 15, 25, 33, 35, 36, 42, 44, 47, 64 and 67. There are no springs between km 47 and 64 — carry at least 3.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter on Polonyna Boiaryn (km 9), Hut on Polonyna Kosharky (km 23). Places to stay near the finish: Osmoloda.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–15, ≈7 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
2. Day 2: km 15–35, ≈7 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
3. Day 3: km 35–50, ≈7 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
4. Day 4: km 50–68, ≈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 11 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Bystrytsia village. This is a one-way route: the finish is 27 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: 4 days of 6–7 h of walking (about 27.5 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 15, 25, 33, 35, 36, 42, 44, 47, 64 and 67. There are no springs between km 47 and 64 — carry at least 3.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Where can I stay overnight?

Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter on Polonyna Boiaryn (km 9), Hut on Polonyna Kosharky (km 23). Places to stay near the finish: Osmoloda.