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Bystrytsia village — to Yaremche, via Mount Vedmezhyk, Mount Dovbushanka, Divochi Slozy Waterfall

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33.8 kmLength
1 676 mAscent
1 879 mDescent
1 737 mMax. altitude
522 mMin. altitude
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About the trail

Route Bystrytsia village, via Mount Vedmezhyk, Mount Dovbushanka and Divochi Slozy Waterfall to Yaremche. Along the route you will see: Mount Vedmezhik, Dovbushanka Mountain, Waterfall Maiden's Tears, Yaremche, Park-museum Carpathians in miniature, Yaremche, Probiy waterfall, Yaremche, Hutsul souvenir market, Yaremche and 9 more.

At a glance

A route of 33.8 km with 1,676 m of ascent from Bystrytsia village to Yaremche. Estimated walking time: about 11 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. 0–9 kmGentle ups and downs at 720–1,000 m
  2. 9–12 kmClimb of 630 m (up to 1,619 m)
  3. 12–16 kmAlong the ridge at 1,610–1,720 m, past Mount Vedmezhik, Dovbushanka Mountain
  4. 16–18 kmDescent of 590 m (down to 1,073 m)
  5. 18–27 kmGentle ups and downs at 880–1,080 m
  6. 27–34 kmDescent of 480 m to Yaremche

Steepest kilometre: km 11–12, a climb of 330 m (≈33%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 12, 21, 25, 28, 29, 31 and 32. There are no springs between km 0 and 12 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut by the Ozirnyi stream (km 10), Hut below Mount Malyi Horhan (2) (km 21), Hut “Ilma” (km 21), Hut (Polianytsia (Bukovel), 2) (km 22), Hut at Bukovets (km 24). Places to stay near the finish: Yaremche.

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–15, ≈5.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  2. Day 2: km 15–34, ≈5.5 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 5 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 22 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 11 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 12, 21, 25, 28, 29, 31 and 32. There are no springs between km 0 and 12 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut by the Ozirnyi stream (km 10), Hut below Mount Malyi Horhan (2) (km 21), Hut “Ilma” (km 21), Hut (Polianytsia (Bukovel), 2) (km 22), Hut at Bukovets (km 24). Places to stay near the finish: Yaremche.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Hut by the Ozirnyi streamkm 9.5 from the start · Not verified · 1 005 m
  2. Spring below Mount Vedmezhyk (3)km 11.6 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 1 456 m
  3. Spring below Mount Malyi Horhankm 20.3 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 988 m
  4. Hut below Mount Malyi Horhan (2)km 20.4 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 968 m
  5. Hut “Ilma”km 21.2 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 928 m
  6. Hut (Polianytsia (Bukovel), 2)km 22.2 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 908 m
  7. Hut at Bukovetskm 24.1 from the start · 200 m off the path · Not verified · 859 m
  8. Spring (Polianytsia (Bukovel), 14)km 24.8 from the start · 170 m off the path · Not verified · 877 m

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What to see on the trail

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