Kvasy villageloop, via Mount Sheshul, Mount Kopytsia

At a glance

A one-day loop route of 18.3 km with 1,443 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Kvasy village. Estimated walking time: about 7 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–10 kmClimb of 1,140 m (up to 1,693 m)
2. 10–18 kmDescent of 1,150 m (down to 539 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 15–17, a descent of 340 m (≈33%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15 and 17. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Ivan Franko University biological station (shelter) (km 7), Hut on Polonyna Vesnarka (km 13). Places to stay near the start: Kvasy.

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 3 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 loop: it brings you back to the start.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?

Estimated walking time: about 7 h, not counting stops.

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15 and 17. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Where can I stay overnight?

Huts and shelters near the trail: Ivan Franko University biological station (shelter) (km 7), Hut on Polonyna Vesnarka (km 13). Places to stay near the start: Kvasy.