Sianky village — to Bilasovytsia village, via the Verkhovyna Watershed ridge, Mount Pikui

At a glance

A route of 40.9 km with 1,396 m of ascent from Sianky village to Bilasovytsia village. Estimated walking time: about 12.5 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. 0–12 kmGentle ups and downs at 860–1,030 m, past Mount Beskyd Velykyi, Mount Pereiba
2. 12–23 kmClimb of 320 m to Mount Zhurovka (1,226 m)
3. 23–35 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,210–1,360 m, past Mount Velykyi Verkh, Mount Hostryi Verkh, Mount Nondah, Mount Zelemenyi
4. 35–41 kmDescent of 790 m to Bilasovytsia village

Steepest kilometre: km 36–37, a descent of 260 m (≈24%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 5, 7, 9, 10, 13, 15, 17, 21 and 22 etc.. There are no springs between km 27 and 36 — carry at least 1.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

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

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–20, ≈6.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
2. Day 2: km 20–41, ≈6 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: Sianky village. Most places to stay near the start are in Uzhok. This is a one-way route: the finish is 24 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 12.5 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, 5, 7, 9, 10, 13, 15, 17, 21 and 22 etc.. There are no springs between km 27 and 36 — carry at least 1.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Where can I stay overnight?

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