Yasinia — to Kvasy village, via Mount Tataruka, Mount Dohiaska, Mount Stih, Mount Blyznytsia

At a glance

A multi-day route of 62.2 km with 2,811 m of ascent from Yasinia to Kvasy village. Estimated time: 3 days of 6–8 h of walking (about 20 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–20 kmGentle ups and downs at 640–960 m
2. 20–30 kmClimb of 710 m to Mount Tataruka (1,707 m)
3. 30–48 kmAlong the ridge at 1,500–1,860 m, past Mount Dogyaska, Mount Velykyi Kotel, Mount Drahobrat, Mount Bliznytsia
4. 48–62 kmDescent of 1,300 m to Kvasy village

Steepest kilometre: km 48–50, a descent of 280 m (≈27%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 10, 13, 16, 18, 22, 24, 25, 27, 29 and 33 etc.. There are no springs between km 0 and 10 — carry at least 1.5 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), Forester's hut “Apshynets” (km 18), Forester's hut “Lisnycha” (km 18), Shepherds' hut (Chorna Tysa) (km 25), Hunters' lodge at Okole pass (km 25), Hut on Polonyna Zasovy (km 55), Hut (Trostyanets) (km 56), Hut (Trostyanets, 2) (km 57). Places to stay near the start: Yasinya; near the finish: Kvasy.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–25, ≈7.5 h — overnight: Shepherds' hut (Chorna Tysa) (hut)
2. Day 2: km 25–42, ≈6 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
3. Day 3: km 42–62, ≈6.5 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: 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 6–8 h of walking (about 20 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 10, 13, 16, 18, 22, 24, 25, 27, 29 and 33 etc.. There are no springs between km 0 and 10 — carry at least 1.5 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), Forester's hut “Apshynets” (km 18), Forester's hut “Lisnycha” (km 18), Shepherds' hut (Chorna Tysa) (km 25), Hunters' lodge at Okole pass (km 25), Hut on Polonyna Zasovy (km 55), Hut (Trostyanets) (km 56), Hut (Trostyanets, 2) (km 57). Places to stay near the start: Yasinya; near the finish: Kvasy. Possible overnight stops: Shepherds' hut (Chorna Tysa) (km 25).