Kvasy villageloop, via Mount Stara, Mount Blyznytsia, Lake Ivor

At a glance

A loop route of 25.8 km with 1,829 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Kvasy village. Estimated walking time: about 9.5 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. 0–7 kmClimb of 830 m to Hut on Polonyna Zasovy
2. 7–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,310–1,460 m, past Mount Stara
3. 10–13 kmClimb of 460 m (up to 1,776 m)
4. 13–17 kmAlong the ridge at 1,630–1,840 m, past Mount Bliznytsia
5. 17–26 kmDescent of 1,290 m (down to 544 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a climb of 240 m (≈23%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 7, 9, 10, 11, 15, 17, 19, 20 and 23 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Trostyanets, 2) (km 4), Hut (Trostyanets) (km 5), Hut on Polonyna Zasovy (km 6), Shepherds' hut (Trostyanets) (km 21), Hut on Polonyna Braivka (km 21). Places to stay near the start: Kvasy.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–11, ≈5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
2. Day 2: km 11–26, ≈4.5 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 8 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Kvasy village. Most places to stay near the start are in Kvasy. 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 walking time: about 9.5 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 0, 7, 9, 10, 11, 15, 17, 19, 20 and 23 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Where can I stay overnight?

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Trostyanets, 2) (km 4), Hut (Trostyanets) (km 5), Hut on Polonyna Zasovy (km 6), Shepherds' hut (Trostyanets) (km 21), Hut on Polonyna Braivka (km 21). Places to stay near the start: Kvasy.