Vovchyi village — to the railway station, via Mount Stiy, the Mount Velykyi Verkh traverse, along the Osa river
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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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About the trail
Route Vovchyi village, via Mount Stiy, the Mount Velykyi Verkh traverse and along the Osa river to the railway station. Along the route you will see: Mount Stii, Mount Veliky Verkh.
At a glance
A route of 29 km with 1,906 m of ascent from Vovchyi village to the railway station. Estimated walking time: about 10.5 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
- 0–7 kmGentle ups and downs at 290–510 m
- 7–14 kmClimb of 1,160 m to Mount Stii (1,681 m)
- 14–29 kmDescent of 1,290 m to the railway station
Steepest kilometre: km 18–19, a descent of 380 m (≈37%), near Mount Veliky Verkh.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 1, 12, 18 and 29. There are no springs between km 1 and 12 — carry at least 2.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Mount Velykyi Verkh (km 19). Places to stay near the start: Svalyava.
A possible split into days:
- Day 1: km 0–12, ≈5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
- Day 2: km 12–29, ≈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 4 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.
Getting there
Start: Vovchyi village. Most places to stay near the start are in Svalyava. This is a one-way route: the finish is 5 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 10.5 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 1, 12, 18 and 29. There are no springs between km 1 and 12 — carry at least 2.5 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 below Mount Velykyi Verkh (km 19). Places to stay near the start: Svalyava.
Water and shelter on the route
- Captured spring (Vovchyi)km 1.1 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 296 m
- Spring below Mount Stiikm 11.6 from the start · 250 m off the path · Not verified · 1 257 m
- Spring below Mount Velykyi Verkh (3)km 17.7 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 1 425 m
- Hut below Mount Velykyi Verkhkm 18.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 074 m
- Spring (Hankovytsia, 3)km 27.7 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 407 m
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What to see on the trail
Mount Stiialtitude 1 681 mStiy (also known as Stoy) is the highest peak of the Polonyna Borzhava mountain range on the Polonyna ridge (Polonyna Beskyd), located in the inner...
Mount Veliky Verkhaltitude 1 598 mMount Velykyi Verkh is a 1,598-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located within the Borzhava Polonyna.Trails nearby
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