Bilasovytsia village — to Sianky village, via Mount Pikui, the Ruska Put Pass, Mount Drohobytskyi Kamin

At a glance

A multi-day route of 41.1 km with 1,923 m of ascent from Bilasovytsia village to Sianky village. Estimated time: 2 days of 6–7 h of walking (about 13.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–9 kmClimb of 800 m to Mount Pikui (1,408 m)
2. 9–17 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,120–1,360 m, past Mount Zelemenyi, Mount Nondah, Mount Hostryi Verkh
3. 17–18 kmClimb of 160 m to Mount Velykyi Verkh (1,309 m)
4. 18–30 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,100–1,290 m, past Mount Lystkovania, Mount Zhurovka, Mount Starostyna
5. 30–32 kmDescent of 170 m (down to 938 m)
6. 32–41 kmGentle ups and downs at 880–1,040 m, past Mount Pereiba, Mount Beskyd Velykyi

Steepest kilometre: km 8–9, a climb of 300 m (≈28%), near Mount Pikui.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 4, 6, 17, 19, 21, 23, 26, 29 and 31 etc.. There are no springs between km 6 and 17 — carry at least 2 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Places to stay near the start: Volovets; near the finish: Uzhok.

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 19–41, ≈6.5 h — finish

When to go

Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.

Getting there

Start: Bilasovytsia village. Most places to stay near the start are in Volovets. This is a one-way route: the finish is 23 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 13.5 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 4, 6, 17, 19, 21, 23, 26, 29 and 31 etc.. There are no springs between km 6 and 17 — carry at least 2 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Where can I stay overnight?

Places to stay near the start: Volovets; near the finish: Uzhok.