Osmoloda village — to Bystrytsia village, via Mount Vysoka, Mount Ihrovets, Mount Syvulia

At a glance

A multi-day route of 41.5 km with 2,068 m of ascent from Osmoloda village to Bystrytsia village. Estimated time: 2 days of 6–7 h of walking (about 14 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–11 kmClimb of 1,020 m to Gora Vysoka (1,803 m)
2. 11–15 kmDescent of 420 m (down to 1,327 m)
3. 15–22 kmClimb of 470 m to Mount Velyka Sivulya (1,836 m)
4. 22–33 kmDescent of 900 m (down to 901 m)
5. 33–42 kmGentle ups and downs at 740–910 m

Steepest kilometre: km 2–3, a climb of 310 m (≈27%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1, 7, 15, 17, 24, 26, 28, 32 and 35 etc.. There are no springs between km 7 and 15 — carry at least 1.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Matahiv ridge (km 7), Hut on Polonyna Negrova (km 26), Hut below Mount Nehrova (km 26), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Boiaryn (km 31), Hut (Bystrytsia) (km 35), Hut (Bystrytsia, 2) (km 35), Hut (Bystrytsia, 3) (km 35). Places to stay near the start: Osmoloda.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–18, ≈7 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
2. Day 2: km 18–42, ≈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 12 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 one-way route: the finish is 27 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 6–7 h of walking (about 14 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1, 7, 15, 17, 24, 26, 28, 32 and 35 etc.. There are no springs between km 7 and 15 — carry at least 1.5 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 Matahiv ridge (km 7), Hut on Polonyna Negrova (km 26), Hut below Mount Nehrova (km 26), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Boiaryn (km 31), Hut (Bystrytsia) (km 35), Hut (Bystrytsia, 2) (km 35), Hut (Bystrytsia, 3) (km 35). Places to stay near the start: Osmoloda.