Bystrytsia village — to Mount Velyka Syvulia, via Mount Tavpysh
Unmarked trailmore
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 Bystrytsia village, via Mount Tavpysh to Mount Velyka Syvulia. Along the route you will see: Mount Mala Sivulya, Mount Velyka Sivulya, Mount Lopushna.
At a glance
A one-day route of 20.1 km with 1,694 m of ascent from Bystrytsia village to Mount Velyka Syvulia. Estimated walking time: about 8 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–8 kmClimb of 740 m (up to 1,481 m)
- 8–12 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,360–1,490 m, past Mount Tavpysh
- 12–15 kmDescent of 220 m (down to 1,217 m)
- 15–20 kmClimb of 590 m to Mount Velyka Sivulya (1,836 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 18–19, a climb of 290 m (≈29%), near Mount Mala Sivulya.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 3, 5, 13, 15 and 17. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 2 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 14 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 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 3, 5, 13, 15 and 17. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring (Bystrytsia, 16)km 2.8 from the start · Not verified · 974 m
- Spring (Bystrytsia, 11)km 4.7 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 1 142 m
- Spring (Osmoloda, 22)km 12.3 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 1 365 m
- Spring (Osmoloda, 24)km 12.8 from the start · 280 m off the path · Weak flow · 1 297 m
- Spring (Osmoloda, 26)km 14.5 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 1 203 m
- Spring on Polonyna Rushchyna (7)km 16.7 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 1 396 m
- Spring on Polonyna Rushchyna (4)km 17.4 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 1 437 m
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What to see on the trail
Mount Mala Sivulyaaltitude 1 815 mMount Mala Syvulya, 1815 meters high, is located next to the Velyka Syvulya on the Syvulyansky ridge.
Mount 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 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...Trails nearby
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