Myslivka villageloop, via the Arshytsia ridge, Mount Moloda, Mount Yayko-Ilemske

At a glance

A multi-day loop route of 68.8 km with 2,965 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Myslivka village. Estimated time: 3 days of 7–8 h of walking (about 22 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–11 kmClimb of 910 m to Mount Gorgan-Ilemsky (1,587 m)
2. 11–37 kmGentle ups and downs at 790–1,560 m
3. 37–44 kmClimb of 880 m to Mount Moloda (1,723 m)
4. 44–69 kmDescent of 1,060 m (down to 655 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 39–40, a climb of 300 m (≈28%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 3, 8, 11, 16, 18, 19, 24, 27, 30 and 32 etc.. There are no springs between km 56 and 69 — carry at least 2 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Forester's hut by the Mshana river on the way to Lake Rosokhan (km 29), Hut (Kuzmynets) (km 37). Places to stay near the start: Myslivka.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–20, ≈7.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
2. Day 2: km 20–43, ≈7.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
3. Day 3: km 43–69, ≈7.5 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 11 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Myslivka village. Most places to stay near the start are in Myslivka. This is a loop: it brings you back to the start.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?

Estimated time: 3 days of 7–8 h of walking (about 22 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 3, 8, 11, 16, 18, 19, 24, 27, 30 and 32 etc.. There are no springs between km 56 and 69 — carry at least 2 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 by the Mshana river on the way to Lake Rosokhan (km 29), Hut (Kuzmynets) (km 37). Places to stay near the start: Myslivka.