Uzhok village — to Bilasovytsia village, via Husnyi village, Mount Drohobytskyi Kamin, the Ruska Put Pass, Mount Pikui

At a glance

A route of 30.3 km with 1,335 m of ascent from Uzhok village to Bilasovytsia village. Estimated walking time: about 10 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–5 kmClimb of 740 m to Mount Pikui (1,408 m)
2. 5–16 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,200–1,330 m, past Mount Zelemenyi, Mount Nondah, Mount Hostryi Verkh, Mount Velykyi Verkh
3. 16–18 kmDescent of 150 m (down to 1,085 m)
4. 18–23 kmClimb of 70 m (up to 1,197 m)
5. 23–25 kmDescent of 460 m (down to 691 m)
6. 25–30 kmGentle ups and downs at 540–700 m

Steepest kilometre: km 4–5, a climb of 270 m (≈26%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 4, 13, 15, 16, 18, 21 and 29. There are no springs between km 4 and 13 — carry at least 1.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Places to stay near the start: Volovets; near the finish: Vyshkovo.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–13, ≈5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
2. Day 2: km 13–30, ≈5 h — finish

When to go

Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.

Getting there

Start: Uzhok village. Most places to stay near the start are in Volovets. This is a one-way route: the finish is 23 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 walking time: about 10 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days.

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 4, 13, 15, 16, 18, 21 and 29. There are no springs between km 4 and 13 — carry at least 1.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Where can I stay overnight?

Places to stay near the start: Volovets; near the finish: Vyshkovo.