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Kolochava village — to Ust-Chorna village, via Mount Syhlianskyi, Mount Klymova, Mount Ruzha

29.4 kmLength
1 742 mAscent
1 831 mDescent
1 557 mMax. altitude
515 mMin. altitude
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It may be partly marked. Unmarked trails have no information boards, signposts or auxiliary signs (water, campsite, etc.). The decision to walk the trail is entirely your own responsibility.

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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Kolochava
Hotel
Complex "Stare Selo" Mykulychyn
Cottage
Cottage "Yalivets" Kolochava
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About the trail

Route Kolochava village, via Mount Syhlianskyi, Mount Klymova and Mount Ruzha to Ust-Chorna village.

At a glance

A route of 29.4 km with 1,742 m of ascent from Kolochava village to Ust-Chorna village. Estimated walking time: about 10 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. 0–6 kmClimb of 880 m (up to 1,487 m)
  2. 6–14 kmAlong the ridge at 1,380–1,550 m, past Mount Syhlanskyi, Mount Hropa
  3. 14–17 kmDescent of 200 m to Mountain shelter
  4. 17–18 kmClimb of 220 m to Mountain shelter
  5. 18–24 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,260–1,470 m, past Mount Klymova
  6. 24–29 kmDescent of 770 m to Ust-Chorna village

Steepest kilometre: km 5–6, a climb of 240 m (≈24%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 2, 5, 8, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18 and 19 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Krasna (km 5), Mountain shelter (Ruska Mokra) (km 17), Mountain shelter (Ruska Mokra, 2) (km 18), Hut below Mount Havaishavor (km 26). Places to stay near the start: Kolochava.

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–17, ≈6.5 h — overnight: Mountain shelter (Ruska Mokra) (hut)
  2. Day 2: km 17–29, ≈3.5 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: Kolochava village. Most places to stay near the start are in Kolochava. This is a one-way route: the finish is 19 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 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 2, 5, 8, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18 and 19 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Krasna (km 5), Mountain shelter (Ruska Mokra) (km 17), Mountain shelter (Ruska Mokra, 2) (km 18), Hut below Mount Havaishavor (km 26). Places to stay near the start: Kolochava. Possible overnight stops: Mountain shelter (Ruska Mokra) (km 17).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring (Kolochava, 11)km 2.2 from the start · Not verified · 923 m
  2. Hut on Polonyna Krasnakm 4.9 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 1 220 m
  3. Spring (Kolochava, 12)km 5.4 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 1 200 m
  4. Spring (Pryslip)km 7.6 from the start · 280 m off the path · Not verified · 1 343 m
  5. Spring (Komsomolsk, 2)km 11.3 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 1 486 m
  6. Spring (Komsomolsk)km 12.4 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 1 410 m
  7. Spring (Komsomolsk, 3)km 13.7 from the start · 210 m off the path · Not verified · 1 328 m
  8. Spring (Komsomolsk, 4)km 14.6 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 1 381 m

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