Kvasy village — to Yasinia, via Mount Blyznytsia, Dragobrat
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It may be partly marked. Unmarked trails have no information boards, signposts or auxiliary signs (water, campsite, etc.). The decision to walk the trail is entirely your own responsibility.
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About the trail
Route Kvasy village, via Mount Blyznytsia and Dragobrat to Yasinia. Along the route you will see: Mount Bliznytsia, Strukivska (Ascension) Church, Yasinia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 22.6 km with 1,609 m of ascent from Kvasy village to Yasinia. Estimated walking time: about 8.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–8 kmClimb of 1,270 m (up to 1,840 m)
- 8–15 kmDescent of 730 m (down to 1,108 m)
- 15–20 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,020–1,120 m
- 20–23 kmDescent of 380 m to Yasinia
Steepest kilometre: km 4–5, a climb of 230 m (≈23%), near Shepherds' hut.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1, 4, 6, 7, 11, 18 and 20. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Braivka (km 4), Shepherds' hut (Trostyanets) (km 4). Places to stay near the start: Kvasy; near the finish: Yasinya.
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 6 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 11 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 8.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1, 4, 6, 7, 11, 18 and 20. 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 4), Shepherds' hut (Trostyanets) (km 4). Places to stay near the start: Kvasy; near the finish: Yasinya.
Water and shelter on the route
- Drinking water (Trostyanets, 3)km 0 from the start · Not verified · 549 m
- Spring (Trostyanets, 26)km 0.8 from the start · Not verified · 665 m
- Spring (Trostyanets, 23)km 1.5 from the start · 290 m off the path · Not verified · 769 m
- Hut on Polonyna Braivkakm 3.9 from the start · Poor condition · 1 214 m
- Spring (Trostyanets, 19)km 3.9 from the start · Has water · 1 215 m
- Shepherds' hut (Trostyanets)km 3.9 from the start · Not verified · 1 219 m
- Spring (Trostyanets, 22)km 4.7 from the start · 150 m off the path · Not verified · 1 384 m
- Spring (Trostyanets, 20)km 5.4 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 1 486 m
- Spring below Mount Blyznytsia (5)km 7.3 from the start · Weak flow · 1 759 m
- Spring below Mount Stih (17)km 11 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 1 512 m
- Spring (Yasinya, 3)km 17.6 from the start · Not verified · 1 033 m
- Spring (Yasinya, 6)km 19.5 from the start · Not verified · 1 051 m
- Spring (Yasinya, 8)km 20.3 from the start · Not verified · 975 m
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What to see on the trail
Mount Bliznytsiaaltitude 1 883 mBlyznytsia (also called Bliznytsia, Blyzhnytsia) are two mountains of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the eastern part of the Svydovets...
Strukivska (Ascension) Church, Yasiniaaltitude 663 mThe Church of the Ascension or Strukiv is the real pride of the village of Yasinia and the entire Hutsul region.Trails nearby
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