Kvasy village — to Polianytsia village, via Mount Blyznytsia, Mount Bratkivska, Mount Chorna Kleva

At a glance

A multi-day route of 57.2 km with 4,074 m of ascent from Kvasy village to Polianytsia village. Estimated time: 3 days of 6–8 h of walking (about 21 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–9 kmClimb of 1,300 m (up to 1,842 m)
2. 9–57 kmGentle ups and downs at 880–1,850 m, past Mount Bliznytsia, Mount Drahobrat, Mount Velykyi Kotel, Mount Bratkivska

Steepest kilometre: km 40–41, a descent of 350 m (≈34%), near Mount Chorna Kleva.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 13, 14, 15 and 16 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Braivka (km 5), Shepherds' hut (Trostyanets) (km 5), Hut (Polianytsia (Bukovel)) (km 48), Hut on Polonyna Bohatska (km 50), Shepherds' hut below Mount Dovha (km 50), Hut below Mount Dovha (km 50), Hut below Mount Dovha (2) (km 50), Shepherds' hut below Mount Dovha (2) (km 52). Places to stay near the start: Kvasy; near the finish: Polianytsia (Bukovel).

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–16, ≈7 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
2. Day 2: km 16–37, ≈7 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
3. Day 3: km 37–57, ≈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 22 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 24 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 6–8 h of walking (about 21 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 13, 14, 15 and 16 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 5), Shepherds' hut (Trostyanets) (km 5), Hut (Polianytsia (Bukovel)) (km 48), Hut on Polonyna Bohatska (km 50), Shepherds' hut below Mount Dovha (km 50), Hut below Mount Dovha (km 50), Hut below Mount Dovha (2) (km 50), Shepherds' hut below Mount Dovha (2) (km 52). Places to stay near the start: Kvasy; near the finish: Polianytsia (Bukovel).