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

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44.3 kmLength
1 814 mAscent
1 744 mDescent
1 729 mMax. altitude
633 mMin. altitude
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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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Where to stay nearby

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

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

At a glance

A multi-day loop route of 44.3 km with 1,814 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Osmoloda village. Estimated time: 2 days of 7–8 h of walking (about 14 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–7 kmGentle ups and downs at 690–940 m
  2. 7–11 kmClimb of 480 m to Polonyna Plisce
  3. 11–26 kmAlong the ridge at 1,410–1,730 m, past Parenki Mountain, Mount Velyka Popadia, Mount Koretvina, Mount Petros Gorgansky
  4. 26–36 kmDescent of 910 m (down to 735 m)
  5. 36–44 kmGentle ups and downs at 700–740 m

Steepest kilometre: km 13–14, a climb of 240 m (≈20%), near Parenki Mountain.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2, 9, 12, 13, 31, 33, 39 and 43. There are no springs between km 13 and 31 — carry at least 3 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Plistse (km 12). Places to stay near the start: 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 19–44, ≈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 11 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 7–8 h of walking (about 14 h in total, not counting stops).
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2, 9, 12, 13, 31, 33, 39 and 43. There are no springs between km 13 and 31 — 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 on Polonyna Plistse (km 12). Places to stay near the start: Osmoloda.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Well (Kuzmynets)km 0.1 from the start · Not verified · 716 m
  2. Spring (Kuzmynets, 11)km 1.7 from the start · Not verified · 734 m
  3. Spring below Mount Hrofa (3)km 7.6 from the start · Not verified · 1 148 m
  4. Spring on Polonyna Plistse (3)km 8.3 from the start · 240 m off the path · Not verified · 1 414 m
  5. Spring on Polonyna Plistsekm 10 from the start · Not verified · 1 463 m
  6. Hut on Polonyna Plistsekm 10 from the start · Standing · 1 445 m
  7. Spring below Mount Parenkykm 11.2 from the start · 190 m off the path · Weak flow · 1 407 m
  8. Drinking water below Mount Studenetskm 26.4 from the start · Not verified · 902 m

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What to see on the trail

Mount GrofaMount Grofaaltitude 1 748 mMount Hrofa (height - 1748 m) is a well-known peak among lovers of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the Gorgan Mountains within the landscape...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...Mount Mala PopadiaMount Mala Popadiaaltitude 1 597 mMount Mala Popadia is the peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the Gorgan mountain range.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...Polonyna PliscePolonyna Pliscealtitude 901 mThere are many mountain meadows in the Carpathians, but Plitse stands out from the rest. ...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...

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