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Bystrytsia village — to Stara Huta village, via Mount Syvulia, Mount Lopushna, Mount Borevka

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43.5 kmLength
1 845 mAscent
2 320 mDescent
1 820 mMax. altitude
278 mMin. altitude
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Near the finish · Osmoloda
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About the trail

Route Bystrytsia village, via Mount Syvulia, Mount Lopushna and Mount Borevka to Stara Huta village. Along the route you will see: Mount Boyarin (Korotkan), Mount Negrova, Mount Mala Sivulya, Mount Velyka Sivulya, Mount Lopushna, Mount Borevka.

At a glance

A multi-day route of 43.5 km with 1,845 m of ascent from Bystrytsia village to Stara Huta village. Estimated time: 2 days of 6–8 h of walking (about 14 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–11 kmClimb of 590 m (up to 1,331 m)
  2. 11–14 kmDescent of 290 m (down to 1,042 m)
  3. 14–25 kmClimb of 760 m to Mount Velyka Sivulya (1,836 m)
  4. 25–36 kmDescent of 970 m (down to 828 m)
  5. 36–43 kmGentle ups and downs at 680–870 m
  6. 43–44 kmDescent of 220 m to Stara Huta village

Steepest kilometre: km 43–44, a descent of 420 m (≈43%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 11, 16, 20, 21, 23, 29, 31, 33 and 39. There are no springs between km 0 and 11 — carry at least 2.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Bystrytsia, 4) (km 8), Hut on Polonyna Plashi (km 9), Hut on Polonyna Gavorska (km 9), Hut below Mount Nehrova (km 21), Hut on Polonyna Negrova (km 21), Hut on Polonyna Kosharky (km 38). Places to stay near the finish: Osmoloda.

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–21, ≈7.5 h — overnight: Hut below Mount Nehrova (hut)
  2. Day 2: km 21–44, ≈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 5 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 19 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: 2 days of 6–8 h of walking (about 14 h in total, not counting stops).
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 11, 16, 20, 21, 23, 29, 31, 33 and 39. There are no springs between km 0 and 11 — carry at least 2.5 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 (Bystrytsia, 4) (km 8), Hut on Polonyna Plashi (km 9), Hut on Polonyna Gavorska (km 9), Hut below Mount Nehrova (km 21), Hut on Polonyna Negrova (km 21), Hut on Polonyna Kosharky (km 38). Places to stay near the finish: Osmoloda. Possible overnight stops: Hut below Mount Nehrova (km 21).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Hut (Bystrytsia, 4)km 8 from the start · 170 m off the path · Not verified · 1 169 m
  2. Hut on Polonyna Plashikm 8.4 from the start · Not verified · 1 231 m
  3. Hut on Polonyna Gavorskakm 8.9 from the start · 300 m off the path · Not verified · 1 320 m
  4. Stream water below Mount Boiarynkm 11.1 from the start · 170 m off the path · Not verified · 1 338 m
  5. Spring below Mount Boiaryn (3)km 15.4 from the start · Not verified · 1 236 m
  6. Spring below Mount Boiarynkm 18.9 from the start · Not verified · 1 368 m
  7. Spring below Mount Nehrova (3)km 20.5 from the start · Dried up · 1 428 m
  8. Hut below Mount Nehrovakm 20.7 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 1 404 m

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What to see on the trail

Mount Boyarin (Korotkan)Mount Boyarin (Korotkan)altitude 1 675 mBoyarin (there is another name - Korotkan) is a massive oval-shaped mountain in the central part of the Gorgan mountain range of the Ukrainian...Mount NegrovaMount Negrovaaltitude 1 604 mNegrova is a peak in the central part of the Gorgan mountain range(Ukrainian Carpathians). ...Mount Mala SivulyaMount Mala Sivulyaaltitude 1 815 mMount Mala Syvulya, 1815 meters high, is located next to the Velyka Syvulya on the Syvulyansky ridge.Mount Velyka SivulyaMount Velyka Sivulyaaltitude 1 836 mMount Velyka Syvulia (or simply - Syvulia) is the highest peak of the Horhan massif. Syvulya is located on the ridge of the same name, which...Mount LopushnaMount Lopushnaaltitude 1 694 mMount Lopushna is a 1,694-meter peak in the Ukrainian Carpathians. It is located within the Gorgany mountain range on the border of two districts...Mount BorevkaMount Borevkaaltitude 1 596 mMount Borevka is a 1,596-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the northeastern part of the Syvulianskyi ridge of the Horhanskyi...

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