Sianky village — to Mount Pikui, via Mount Starostyna, Mount Velykyi Verkh

At a glance

A route of 31.9 km with 945 m of ascent from Sianky village to Mount Pikui. Estimated walking time: about 9.5 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

1. 0–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 850–1,020 m, past Mount Beskyd Velykyi, Mount Pereiba
2. 10–14 kmClimb of 160 m (up to 1,118 m)
3. 14–18 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,060–1,160 m, past Mount Starostyna
4. 18–22 kmClimb of 170 m to Mount Lystkovania (1,248 m)
5. 22–28 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,220–1,250 m, past Mount Velykyi Verkh, Mount Nondah
6. 28–32 kmClimb of 30 m to Mount Pikui (1,408 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 31–32, a descent of 150 m (≈15%), near Mount Pikui.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 5, 7, 9, 10, 13, 16, 19, 20, 22 and 24. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Places to stay near the start: Uzhok; near the finish: Volovets.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–16, ≈5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
2. Day 2: km 16–32, ≈4.5 h — finish

When to go

Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.

Getting there

Start: Sianky village. Most places to stay near the start are in Uzhok. This is a one-way route: the finish is 23 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 walking time: about 9.5 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 5, 7, 9, 10, 13, 16, 19, 20, 22 and 24. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Where can I stay overnight?

Places to stay near the start: Uzhok; near the finish: Volovets.