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Osmoloda — to Stara Huta village, via Mount Vysoka, Mount Ihrovets, Mount Syvulia

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33.4 kmLength
2 125 mAscent
2 185 mDescent
1 797 mMax. altitude
651 mMin. altitude
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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Osmoloda
Homestead
Homestead "Arnika" Osmoloda
Homestead
Complex "Hants" Osmoloda
Homestead
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Near the finish · Osmoloda
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from 5,880 UAH per night
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About the trail

Route Osmoloda, via Mount Vysoka, Mount Ihrovets and Mount Syvulia to Stara Huta village. Along the route you will see: Trout farm in Osmoloda, Gora Vysoka, Mount Igrovets, Mount Borevka, Mount Lopushna, Mount Velyka Sivulya and 1 more.

At a glance

A route of 33.4 km with 2,125 m of ascent from Osmoloda to Stara Huta village. Estimated walking time: about 12 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. 0–11 kmClimb of 1,050 m to Mount Igrovets (1,804 m)
  2. 11–14 kmDescent of 420 m (down to 1,334 m)
  3. 14–19 kmClimb of 440 m to Mount Velyka Sivulya (1,836 m)
  4. 19–25 kmDescent of 900 m (down to 874 m)
  5. 25–27 kmGentle ups and downs at 860–940 m
  6. 27–33 kmDescent of 270 m to Stara Huta village

Steepest kilometre: km 1–2, a climb of 300 m (≈30%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 4, 7, 14 and 15. There are no springs between km 15 and 33 — carry at least 3 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut “Fashory” (km 4), Hut on Matahiv ridge (km 7). Places to stay near the start and finish: Osmoloda.

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–15, ≈6 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  2. Day 2: km 15–33, ≈6 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 11 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Osmoloda. 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.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 12 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 0, 4, 7, 14 and 15. There are no springs between km 15 and 33 — carry at least 3 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 “Fashory” (km 4), Hut on Matahiv ridge (km 7). Places to stay near the start and finish: Osmoloda.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Well (Kuzmynets)km 0 from the start · Not verified · 716 m
  2. Spring (Kuzmynets, 12)km 0.5 from the start · 210 m off the path · Not verified · 715 m
  3. Hut “Fashory”km 3.8 from the start · Not verified · 1 114 m
  4. Spring (Kuzmynets, 13)km 4.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 136 m
  5. Hut on Matahiv ridgekm 6.6 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 1 463 m
  6. Spring (Kuzmynets, 14)km 6.6 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 1 457 m
  7. Spring below Mount Borevka (6)km 13.7 from the start · 270 m off the path · Not verified · 1 418 m
  8. Spring below Mount Borevka (5)km 14.4 from the start · 80 m off the path · Weak flow · 1 367 m

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What to see on the trail

Trout farm in OsmolodaTrout farm in Osmolodaaltitude 901 mSheptytsky as a steward of the metropolitan forests, founded the Forest Museum and an exemplary trout farm near the village of Osmoloda.Gora VysokaGora Vysokaaltitude 1 803 mMount Vysoka (1803.6 m) is one of the peaks of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the Gorgan mountain range.Mount IgrovetsMount Igrovetsaltitude 1 804 mMount Igrovets is located on the Igrovyshche ridge and is the third highest peak in the Horhan mountain range (after Velyka and Mala Syvul) at 1804...Mount BorevkaMount Borevkaaltitude 1 596 mMount Borevka is a 1,596-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the northeastern part of the Syvulianskyi ridge of the Horhanskyi...Mount LopushnaMount 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...Mount Velyka SivulyaMount 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 Mala SivulyaMount Mala Sivulyaaltitude 1 815 mMount Mala Syvulya, 1815 meters high, is located next to the Velyka Syvulya on the Syvulyansky ridge.

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