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Osmoloda villageloop, via Plistse polonyna, Mount Koretvyna, Mount Mala Popadia, Mount Velyka Popadia

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42.6 kmLength
1 933 mAscent
2 012 mDescent
1 731 mMax. altitude
649 mMin. altitude
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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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Osmoloda
Homestead
Homestead "Arnika" Osmoloda
Homestead
Complex "Hants" Osmoloda
Near the finish · Osmoloda
Homestead
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About the trail

Route Osmoloda village, via Plistse polonyna, Mount Koretvyna, Mount Mala Popadia and Mount Velyka Popadia to Osmoloda village. Along the route you will see: Mount Petros Gorgansky, Polonyna Plisce, Mount Velyka Popadia, Mount Mala Popadia, Mount Koretvina, Parenki Mountain and 1 more.

At a glance

A multi-day loop route of 42.6 km with 1,933 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Osmoloda village. Estimated time: 2 days of 6–8 h of walking (about 14 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 700–900 m
  2. 10–15 kmClimb of 750 m to Mount Petros Gorgansky (1,702 m)
  3. 15–25 kmAlong the ridge at 1,450–1,720 m, past Mount Koretvina, Mount Velyka Popadia, Mount Mala Popadia
  4. 25–31 kmDescent of 890 m (down to 826 m)
  5. 31–43 kmGentle ups and downs at 650–840 m

Steepest kilometre: km 25–26, a descent of 260 m (≈24%), near Parenki Mountain.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 1, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 26, 27, 28 and 35 etc.. There are no springs between km 10 and 26 — carry at least 3.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Plistse (km 27). Places to stay near the start and finish: Osmoloda.

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–19, ≈7 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  2. Day 2: km 19–43, ≈7 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 10 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Osmoloda village. Most places to stay near the start are in Osmoloda. This is a loop: it brings you back to the start.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated time: 2 days of 6–8 h of walking (about 14 h in total, not counting stops).
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 1, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 26, 27, 28 and 35 etc.. There are no springs between km 10 and 26 — carry at least 3.5 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 on Polonyna Plistse (km 27). Places to stay near the start and finish: Osmoloda.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring (Kuzmynets, 12)km 0.9 from the start · Not verified · 715 m
  2. Stream water (Osmoloda, 2)km 4 from the start · Not verified · 769 m
  3. Spring (Osmoloda, 13)km 5.5 from the start · Not verified · 802 m
  4. Spring (Osmoloda, 10)km 6.3 from the start · Not verified · 824 m
  5. Spring (Osmoloda, 9)km 6.7 from the start · Not verified · 858 m
  6. Stream water (Osmoloda)km 8.5 from the start · Weak flow · 886 m
  7. Drinking water below Mount Studenetskm 9.7 from the start · Not verified · 902 m
  8. Spring below Mount Parenkykm 24.4 from the start · 190 m off the path · Weak flow · 1 407 m

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What to see on the trail

Mount Petros GorganskyMount Petros Gorganskyaltitude 1 702 mPetros Horhanskyi is a 1702 m high mountain (the Polish map of 1935 shows different information - 1708 m) in the central part of the Horhanskyi...Polonyna PliscePolonyna Pliscealtitude 901 mThere are many mountain meadows in the Carpathians, but Plitse stands out from the rest. ...Mount Velyka PopadiaMount Velyka Popadiaaltitude 1 740 mMount Popadia (also known as Velyka Popadia) is located in the watershed of the upper reaches of two rivers, the Teresva and the Limnytsia, on the...Mount Mala PopadiaMount Mala Popadiaaltitude 1 597 mMount Mala Popadia is the peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the Gorgan mountain range.Mount KoretvinaMount Koretvinaaltitude 1 671 mMount Koretvina (also known as Korytvina) is a peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, part of the western part of the Gorgan mountain range.Parenki MountainParenki Mountainaltitude 1 735 mMount Parenky is a popular peak in the Ukrainian Carpathians. It is located in the Gorgan mountain range on the Parenky ridge of the same name in...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.

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