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

At a glance

A multi-day route of 42.1 km with 1,698 m of ascent from Ust-Chorna village to Kolochava village. Estimated time: 2 days of 5–8 h of walking (about 13.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–7 kmClimb of 770 m (up to 1,295 m)
2. 7–15 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,260–1,420 m, past Mount Klymova
3. 15–21 kmClimb of 280 m (up to 1,542 m)
4. 21–28 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,440–1,550 m, past Mount Syhlanskyi, Mount Topas
5. 28–37 kmDescent of 990 m (down to 534 m)
6. 37–42 kmGentle ups and downs at 520–560 m

Steepest kilometre: km 36–37, a descent of 350 m (≈32%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 2, 3, 5, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 and 33 etc.. There are no springs between km 22 and 33 — carry at least 2 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Mount Havaishavor (km 5), Mountain shelter (Ruska Mokra, 2) (km 13), Mountain shelter (Ruska Mokra) (km 15). Places to stay near the finish: Kolochava.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–15, ≈5.5 h — overnight: Mountain shelter (Ruska Mokra) (hut)
2. Day 2: km 15–42, ≈8 h — finish

When to go

Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed. About 2 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Ust-Chorna village. This is a one-way route: the finish is 21 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: 2 days of 5–8 h of walking (about 13.5 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 2, 3, 5, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 and 33 etc.. There are no springs between km 22 and 33 — 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: Hut below Mount Havaishavor (km 5), Mountain shelter (Ruska Mokra, 2) (km 13), Mountain shelter (Ruska Mokra) (km 15). Places to stay near the finish: Kolochava. Possible overnight stops: Mountain shelter (Ruska Mokra) (km 15).