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Kvasy villageloop, via Mount Blyznytsia

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20.2 kmLength
1 447 mAscent
1 473 mDescent
1 875 mMax. altitude
583 mMin. altitude
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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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Near the start & finish · Kvasy
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About the trail

Route Kvasy village – Mount Blyznytsia – Kvasy village. Along the route you will see: Mount Bliznytsia.

At a glance

A one-day loop route of 20.2 km with 1,447 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Kvasy village. Estimated walking time: about 7.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–10 kmClimb of 1,230 m (up to 1,840 m)
  2. 10–12 kmAlong the ridge at 1,810–1,870 m, past Mount Bliznytsia
  3. 12–20 kmDescent of 1,280 m (down to 586 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 5–6, a climb of 220 m (≈21%), near Shepherds' hut.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 1, 6, 12, 14, 15 and 20. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Braivka (km 6), Shepherds' hut (Trostyanets) (km 6). Places to stay near the start: Kvasy.

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 7 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 loop: it brings you back to the start.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 7.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 1, 6, 12, 14, 15 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 6), Shepherds' hut (Trostyanets) (km 6). Places to stay near the start: Kvasy.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring (Trostyanets, 27)km 0.9 from the start · Not verified · 684 m
  2. Spring (Trostyanets, 25)km 1.6 from the start · Not verified · 801 m
  3. Hut on Polonyna Braivkakm 5.4 from the start · Poor condition · 1 214 m
  4. Shepherds' hut (Trostyanets)km 5.4 from the start · Not verified · 1 219 m
  5. Spring (Trostyanets, 22)km 6.2 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 1 384 m
  6. Spring (Trostyanets, 20)km 7 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 1 486 m
  7. Spring below Mount Blyznytsia (5)km 11.7 from the start · Weak flow · 1 759 m
  8. Spring (Trostyanets, 24)km 13.5 from the start · 160 m off the path · Not verified · 1 474 m

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What to see on the trail

Mount BliznytsiaMount Bliznytsiaaltitude 1 883 mBlyznytsia (also called Bliznytsia, Blyzhnytsia) are two mountains of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the eastern part of the Svydovets...

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