Kvasy village — to Yasinia, via Mount Blyznytsia, Mount Bratkivska, Mount Chorna Kleva, Chorna Tysa village

At a glance

A multi-day route of 60.1 km with 2,858 m of ascent from Kvasy village to Yasinia. Estimated time: 3 days of 5–8 h of walking (about 20 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–9 kmGentle ups and downs at 640–750 m
2. 9–17 kmClimb of 940 m to Mount Chorna Kleva (1,719 m)
3. 17–50 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,190–1,860 m, past Mount Bratkivska, Mount Velykyi Kotel, Mount Drahobrat, Mount Bliznytsia
4. 50–60 kmDescent of 1,300 m to Yasinia

Steepest kilometre: km 25–26, a descent of 340 m (≈31%), near Mount Bratkivska.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 22, 23, 27, 29 and 30 etc.. There are no springs between km 0 and 11 — carry at least 2 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), Hut on Polonyna Poharskyi (km 13), Mountain shelter below Mount Chorna Kleva (km 17), Shepherds' hut (Chorna Tysa) (km 30), Hunters' lodge at Okole pass (km 30), Shepherds' hut (Trostyanets) (km 54), Hut on Polonyna Braivka (km 54). Places to stay near the start: Yasinya; near the finish: Kvasy.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–17, ≈6 h — overnight: Mountain shelter below Mount Chorna Kleva (hut)
2. Day 2: km 17–38, ≈7.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
3. Day 3: km 38–60, ≈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 31 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 Yasinya. This is a one-way route: the finish is 12 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 5–8 h of walking (about 20 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 22, 23, 27, 29 and 30 etc.. There are no springs between km 0 and 11 — carry at least 2 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), Hut on Polonyna Poharskyi (km 13), Mountain shelter below Mount Chorna Kleva (km 17), Shepherds' hut (Chorna Tysa) (km 30), Hunters' lodge at Okole pass (km 30), Shepherds' hut (Trostyanets) (km 54), Hut on Polonyna Braivka (km 54). Places to stay near the start: Yasinya; near the finish: Kvasy. Possible overnight stops: Mountain shelter below Mount Chorna Kleva (km 17).