Stara Huta villageloop, via Mount Borevka, Mount Lopushna, Mount Syvulia, Rushchyna polonyna

At a glance

A loop route of 27.4 km with 1,402 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Stara Huta village. Estimated walking time: about 9 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. 0–6 kmGentle ups and downs at 760–970 m
2. 6–10 kmClimb of 420 m (up to 1,384 m)
3. 10–12 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,380–1,440 m
4. 12–14 kmClimb of 350 m to Mount Velyka Sivulya (1,836 m)
5. 14–27 kmDescent of 1,010 m to Hut on Polonyna Kosharky

Steepest kilometre: km 12–13, a climb of 280 m (≈27%), near Mount Mala Sivulya.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 1, 2, 7, 11, 12, 19, 20 and 22. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Stara Huta) (km 4), Hut (Stara Huta, 2) (km 5), Hut on Polonyna Kosharky (km 27). Places to stay near the start: Osmoloda.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–12, ≈4.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
2. Day 2: km 12–27, ≈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 6 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Stara Huta village. Most places to stay near the start are in Osmoloda. 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 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 1, 2, 7, 11, 12, 19, 20 and 22. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Where can I stay overnight?

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Stara Huta) (km 4), Hut (Stara Huta, 2) (km 5), Hut on Polonyna Kosharky (km 27). Places to stay near the start: Osmoloda.