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Mount Velyka Syvulia — to Osmoloda village, via Mount Borevka, Mount Ihrovets, Mount Vysoka, Mount Serednia

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27.8 kmLength
1 193 mAscent
2 289 mDescent
1 818 mMax. altitude
715 mMin. altitude
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It may be partly marked. Unmarked trails have no information boards, signposts or auxiliary signs (water, campsite, etc.). The decision to walk the trail is entirely your own responsibility.

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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Osmoloda
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Homestead "Albertville" Osmoloda
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Homestead "Faini Karpaty" Osmoloda
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Готельний комплекс "Вільні вітри" Осмолода
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Near the finish · Osmoloda
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Homestead "Arnika" Osmoloda
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Complex "Hants" Osmoloda
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About the trail

Route Mount Velyka Syvulia, via Mount Borevka, Mount Ihrovets, Mount Vysoka and Mount Serednia to Osmoloda village. Along the route you will see: Mount Velyka Sivulya, Mount Lopushna, Mount Mala Sivulya, Mount Borevka, Mount Igrovets, Gora Vysoka and 1 more.

At a glance

A one-day route of 27.8 km with 1,193 m of ascent and 2,289 m of descent from Mount Velyka Syvulia to Osmoloda village. Estimated walking time: about 9 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–6 kmDescent of 470 m (down to 1,328 m)
  2. 6–10 kmClimb of 460 m to Mount Igrovets (1,804 m)
  3. 10–18 kmAlong the ridge at 1,460–1,800 m, past Gora Vysoka, Srednya Mountain
  4. 18–28 kmDescent of 1,000 m to Osmoloda village

Steepest kilometre: km 26–27, a descent of 300 m (≈27%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 4, 6, 13, 14, 22 and 27. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Matahiv ridge (km 22). Places to stay near the finish: Osmoloda.

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 15 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Mount Velyka Syvulia. This is a one-way route: the finish is 13 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 9 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 4, 6, 13, 14, 22 and 27. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Matahiv ridge (km 22). Places to stay near the finish: Osmoloda.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Mount Borevka (3)km 4.1 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 1 351 m
  2. Spring below Mount Borevka (5)km 4.7 from the start · Weak flow · 1 367 m
  3. Drinking water below Mount Borevkakm 5.5 from the start · Not verified · 1 342 m
  4. Spring below Mount Vysokakm 12.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 482 m
  5. Spring below Mount Seredniakm 12.7 from the start · 170 m off the path · Not verified · 1 438 m
  6. Spring “Hrotso”km 13.2 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 1 495 m
  7. Hut on Matahiv ridgekm 19.8 from the start · Not verified · 1 463 m
  8. Spring (Kuzmynets, 14)km 19.8 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 1 457 m

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What to see on the trail

Mount Velyka SivulyaMount 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 LopushnaMount 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...Mount Mala SivulyaMount Mala Sivulyaaltitude 1 815 mMount Mala Syvulya, 1815 meters high, is located next to the Velyka Syvulya on the Syvulyansky ridge.Mount BorevkaMount Borevkaaltitude 1 596 mMount Borevka is a 1,596-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the northeastern part of the Syvulianskyi ridge of the Horhanskyi...Mount IgrovetsMount Igrovetsaltitude 1 804 mMount Igrovets is located on the Igrovyshche ridge and is the third highest peak in the Horhan mountain range (after Velyka and Mala Syvul) at 1804...Gora VysokaGora Vysokaaltitude 1 803 mMount Vysoka (1803.6 m) is one of the peaks of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the Gorgan mountain range.Srednya MountainSrednya Mountainaltitude 1 639 mSerednya is a 1,639-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, which is located within the Gorgan mountain range.

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