Lopukhiv village — to Ust-Chorna village, via Legioniv Pass, Peklo tract, Mount Syvulia, Mount Popadia, Nimetska Mokra village

At a glance

A multi-day route of 94.1 km with 3,095 m of ascent from Lopukhiv village to Ust-Chorna village. Estimated time: 4 days of 6–8 h of walking (about 28.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–33 kmGentle ups and downs at 590–1,800 m, past Mount Tavpysh, Mount Mala Sivulya
2. 33–43 kmDescent of 980 m (down to 806 m)
3. 43–52 kmGentle ups and downs at 760–920 m
4. 52–57 kmClimb of 730 m to Mount Petros Gorgansky (1,702 m)
5. 57–64 kmDescent of 670 m to Mountain shelter
6. 64–94 kmGentle ups and downs at 520–970 m

Steepest kilometre: km 31–32, a climb of 310 m (≈29%), near Mount Mala Sivulya.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 20, 25, 28, 30, 37, 39, 40, 46, 47 and 49 etc.. There are no springs between km 52 and 82 — carry at least 5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Forester's hut “Kedryn” (km 7), Hut (Lopukhiv) (km 9), Forester's hut “Pozharova” (km 11), Forester's hut “Ust-Plaiska” (km 12), Forester's hut “Marmur” (km 14), Forester's hut “Podeshurnyi” (km 16), Loggers' house at Lopushna (km 41), Mountain shelter (Osmoloda) (km 63) etc..

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–22, ≈7 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
2. Day 2: km 22–41, ≈6.5 h — overnight: Loggers' house at Lopushna (hut)
3. Day 3: km 41–66, ≈8 h — overnight: Mountain shelter (Osmoloda, 3) (hut)
4. Day 4: km 66–94, ≈7 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 9 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Lopukhiv village. This is a one-way route: the finish is 6 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 time: 4 days of 6–8 h of walking (about 28.5 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 20, 25, 28, 30, 37, 39, 40, 46, 47 and 49 etc.. There are no springs between km 52 and 82 — carry at least 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: Forester's hut “Kedryn” (km 7), Hut (Lopukhiv) (km 9), Forester's hut “Pozharova” (km 11), Forester's hut “Ust-Plaiska” (km 12), Forester's hut “Marmur” (km 14), Forester's hut “Podeshurnyi” (km 16), Loggers' house at Lopushna (km 41), Mountain shelter (Osmoloda) (km 63) etc.. Possible overnight stops: Loggers' house at Lopushna (km 41), Mountain shelter (Osmoloda, 3) (km 66).