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Kvasy village — to Yasinia, via Mount Blyznytsia, Lake Ivor, Dragobrat

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32.4 kmLength
1 570 mAscent
1 446 mDescent
1 909 mMax. altitude
573 mMin. altitude
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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Kvasy
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PETROS
from 900 UAH per night
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Cube
from 1,350 UAH per night
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Гостинний дім
from 1,570 UAH per night
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Дубок
from 1,430 UAH per night
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Mineral
from 421 UAH per night
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TysaBorkut
from 4,620 UAH per night
Near the finish · Yasinya
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У Олександра
from 1,850 UAH per night
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Карпатська орхідея
from 1,190 UAH per night
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Шепіт Карпат
from 2,950 UAH per night
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Гуцульский край
from 1,190 UAH per night
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Перлина Карпат
from 1,060 UAH per night
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4 Сезони
from 6,000 UAH per night
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About the trail

Route Kvasy village, via Mount Blyznytsia, Lake Ivor and Dragobrat to Yasinia. Along the route you will see: Mount Bliznytsia, Strukivska (Ascension) Church, Yasinia.

At a glance

A route of 32.4 km with 1,570 m of ascent from Kvasy village to Yasinia. Estimated walking time: about 10.5 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–11 kmClimb of 1,320 m (up to 1,900 m)
  2. 11–22 kmDescent of 1,110 m (down to 794 m)
  3. 22–32 kmGentle ups and downs at 650–800 m

Steepest kilometre: km 12–14, a descent of 260 m (≈22%), near Mount Bliznytsia.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1, 3, 7, 8, 11, 14 and 23. There are no springs between km 23 and 32 — 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 Polonyna Braivka (km 7), Shepherds' hut (Trostyanets) (km 7), Mountain shelter “Drahobrat” (km 16), Hut “At Semen's” (km 31). Places to stay near the start: Kvasy; near the finish: Yasinya.

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–16, ≈6.5 h — overnight: Mountain shelter “Drahobrat” (hut)
  2. Day 2: km 16–32, ≈4.5 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: Kvasy village. Most places to stay near the start are in Kvasy. This is a one-way route: the finish is 12 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 walking time: about 10.5 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1, 3, 7, 8, 11, 14 and 23. There are no springs between km 23 and 32 — 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 Polonyna Braivka (km 7), Shepherds' hut (Trostyanets) (km 7), Mountain shelter “Drahobrat” (km 16), Hut “At Semen's” (km 31). Places to stay near the start: Kvasy; near the finish: Yasinya. Possible overnight stops: Mountain shelter “Drahobrat” (km 16).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Mineral spring “Burkut-3”km 0.1 from the start · Not verified · 550 m
  2. Drinking water (Trostyanets, 3)km 1.1 from the start · Not verified · 549 m
  3. Spring (Trostyanets, 26)km 1.8 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 665 m
  4. Spring (Trostyanets, 27)km 2.3 from the start · Not verified · 684 m
  5. Spring (Trostyanets, 25)km 3 from the start · Not verified · 801 m
  6. Hut on Polonyna Braivkakm 5.6 from the start · Poor condition · 1 214 m
  7. Spring (Trostyanets, 19)km 5.6 from the start · Has water · 1 215 m
  8. Shepherds' hut (Trostyanets)km 5.6 from the start · Not verified · 1 219 m

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What to see on the trail

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