Osmoloda village — to Dragobrat, via Mount Ihrovets, Mount Syvulia, Bystrytsia village, Mount Bratkivska, Mount Ruska, Mount Dohiaska

At a glance

A multi-day route of 116.7 km with 4,557 m of ascent from Osmoloda village to Dragobrat. Estimated time: 5 days of 6–8 h of walking (about 37 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–17 kmClimb of 1,080 m to Mount Igrovets (1,804 m)
2. 17–83 kmGentle ups and downs at 740–1,810 m, past Mount Velyka Sivulya, Mount Mala Sivulya, Mount Durnia, Mount Hropa
3. 83–90 kmDescent of 770 m (down to 1,004 m)
4. 90–105 kmClimb of 730 m to Mount Trojaska (1,702 m)
5. 105–117 kmDescent of 490 m to Dragobrat

Steepest kilometre: km 6–7, a climb of 350 m (≈29%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 4, 5, 11, 20, 22, 29, 34, 35, 45 and 47 etc.. There are no springs between km 47 and 58 — 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 11), Hut “Rafailovets” (km 62), Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Levkovets (km 87), Shepherds' hut (Chorna Tysa) (km 95), Hunters' lodge at Okole pass (km 95), Hut on Polonyna Ripta Apshynetska (km 99), Mountain shelter “Drahobrat” (km 115). Places to stay near the start: Osmoloda; near the finish: Drahobrat.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–21, ≈7.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
2. Day 2: km 21–45, ≈7.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
3. Day 3: km 45–70, ≈7.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
4. Day 4: km 70–95, ≈7.5 h — overnight: Shepherds' hut (Chorna Tysa) (hut)
5. Day 5: km 95–117, ≈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 38 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 49 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: 5 days of 6–8 h of walking (about 37 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 4, 5, 11, 20, 22, 29, 34, 35, 45 and 47 etc.. There are no springs between km 47 and 58 — 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 11), Hut “Rafailovets” (km 62), Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Levkovets (km 87), Shepherds' hut (Chorna Tysa) (km 95), Hunters' lodge at Okole pass (km 95), Hut on Polonyna Ripta Apshynetska (km 99), Mountain shelter “Drahobrat” (km 115). Places to stay near the start: Osmoloda; near the finish: Drahobrat. Possible overnight stops: Shepherds' hut (Chorna Tysa) (km 95).