Bystrytsia village — to Stara Huta village, via Mount Syvulia, Mount Lopushna, Mount Borevka

At a glance

A multi-day route of 43.8 km with 1,353 m of ascent from Bystrytsia village to Stara Huta village. Estimated time: 2 days of 5–8 h of walking (about 13 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–11 kmGentle ups and downs at 730–950 m
2. 11–16 kmClimb of 480 m (up to 1,431 m)
3. 16–19 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,400–1,450 m
4. 19–22 kmClimb of 380 m to Mount Velyka Sivulya (1,836 m)
5. 22–33 kmDescent of 930 m (down to 876 m)
6. 33–44 kmGentle ups and downs at 660–880 m

Steepest kilometre: km 20–21, a climb of 260 m (≈22%), near Mount Mala Sivulya.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 2, 5, 6, 8, 11, 15, 17, 19, 26 and 28 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Bystrytsia, 3) (km 7), Hut (Bystrytsia, 2) (km 8), Hut (Bystrytsia) (km 8), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Boiaryn (km 13), Hut below Mount Nehrova (km 17), Hut on Polonyna Negrova (km 17), Hut on Polonyna Kosharky (km 36). Places to stay near the finish: Osmoloda.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–17, ≈5.5 h — overnight: Hut on Polonyna Negrova (hut)
2. Day 2: km 17–44, ≈7.5 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 6 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Bystrytsia village. This is a one-way route: the finish is 18 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 5–8 h of walking (about 13 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 2, 5, 6, 8, 11, 15, 17, 19, 26 and 28 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Where can I stay overnight?

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Bystrytsia, 3) (km 7), Hut (Bystrytsia, 2) (km 8), Hut (Bystrytsia) (km 8), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Boiaryn (km 13), Hut below Mount Nehrova (km 17), Hut on Polonyna Negrova (km 17), Hut on Polonyna Kosharky (km 36). Places to stay near the finish: Osmoloda. Possible overnight stops: Hut on Polonyna Negrova (km 17).