Kvasy village — to Bystrytsia village, via Mount Blyznytsia, Mount Troiaska, Mount Bratkivska, Klympushi village

At a glance

A multi-day route of 45.7 km with 2,886 m of ascent from Kvasy village to Bystrytsia village. Estimated time: 2 days of 6–10 h of walking (about 16 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–9 kmClimb of 1,290 m (up to 1,841 m)
2. 9–27 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,200–1,850 m, past Mount Bliznytsia, Mount Drahobrat, Mount Stih, Mount Tataruka
3. 27–32 kmClimb of 530 m to Mount Bratkivska (1,788 m)
4. 32–46 kmDescent of 1,010 m to Bystrytsia village

Steepest kilometre: km 30–31, a climb of 360 m (≈36%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 12, 13, 15 and 16 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Braivka (km 5), Shepherds' hut (Trostyanets) (km 5), Hut on Polonyna Ripta Apshynetska (km 25), Hunters' lodge at Okole pass (km 28), Shepherds' hut (Chorna Tysa) (km 28), Hut on Polonyna Vovkany (km 39). Places to stay near the start: Kvasy.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–25, ≈9.5 h — overnight: Hut on Polonyna Ripta Apshynetska (hut)
2. Day 2: km 25–46, ≈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 20 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 one-way route: the finish is 34 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 6–10 h of walking (about 16 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 12, 13, 15 and 16 etc.. 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 5), Shepherds' hut (Trostyanets) (km 5), Hut on Polonyna Ripta Apshynetska (km 25), Hunters' lodge at Okole pass (km 28), Shepherds' hut (Chorna Tysa) (km 28), Hut on Polonyna Vovkany (km 39). Places to stay near the start: Kvasy. Possible overnight stops: Hut on Polonyna Ripta Apshynetska (km 25).