Stara Huta village — to Rushchyna polonyna, via the Vodospadnyi Pass, Mount Velyka Syvulia
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About the trail
Route Stara Huta village, via the Vodospadnyi Pass and Mount Velyka Syvulia to Rushchyna polonyna. Along the route you will see: Mount Velyka Sivulya, Mount Mala Sivulya, Mount Lopushna.
At a glance
A one-day route of 20 km with 1,854 m of ascent from Stara Huta village to Rushchyna polonyna. Estimated walking time: about 8 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–13 kmGentle ups and downs at 670–1,000 m
- 13–17 kmClimb of 810 m to Mount Velyka Sivulya (1,836 m)
- 17–20 kmDescent of 370 m to Rushchyna polonyna
Steepest kilometre: km 16–17, a climb of 460 m (≈35%), near Mount Velyka Sivulya.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 5 and 20. There are no springs between km 5 and 20 — carry at least 3.5 l of water.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Kosharky (km 7). Places to stay near the start: Osmoloda.
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 3 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.
Getting there
Start: Stara Huta village. Most places to stay near the start are in Osmoloda. 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.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 8 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 5 and 20. There are no springs between km 5 and 20 — carry at least 3.5 l of water.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Kosharky (km 7). Places to stay near the start: Osmoloda.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring (Stara Huta, 4)km 3.9 from the start · Not verified · 756 m
- Hut on Polonyna Kosharkykm 5.3 from the start · Not verified · 769 m
- Spring on Polonyna Rushchynakm 14.8 from the start · 300 m off the path · Not verified · 1 443 m
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What to see on the trail
Mount Velyka Sivulyaaltitude 1 836 mMount Velyka Syvulia (or simply - Syvulia) is the highest peak of the Horhan massif. Syvulya is located on the ridge of the same name, which...
Mount Mala Sivulyaaltitude 1 815 mMount Mala Syvulya, 1815 meters high, is located next to the Velyka Syvulya on the Syvulyansky ridge.
Mount Lopushnaaltitude 1 694 mMount Lopushna is a 1,694-meter peak in the Ukrainian Carpathians. It is located within the Gorgany mountain range on the border of two districts...Trails nearby
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