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Rakhiv — to Kvasy village, via Mount Blyznytsia

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31.7 kmLength
1 840 mAscent
1 742 mDescent
1 855 mMax. altitude
434 mMin. altitude
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Near the start · Rakhiv
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Rakhiv Hotel & Apartments
from 740 UAH per night
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Гостинниця
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у Петра
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Camelot
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Європа
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Марта
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Near the finish · Kvasy
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PETROS
from 900 UAH per night
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Cube
from 1,350 UAH per night
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Дубок
from 1,430 UAH per night
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Mineral
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Гостинний дім
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Privat Guest House ZarinSki
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About the trail

Route Rakhiv, via Mount Blyznytsia to Kvasy village. Along the route you will see: Church of St. John Nepomuk, Rakhiv, Cathedral of the Descent of the Holy Spirit, Rakhiv, Mount Bliznytsia.

At a glance

A route of 31.7 km with 1,840 m of ascent from Rakhiv to Kvasy village. Estimated walking time: about 11 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 900 m to Mount Terentyn (1,388 m)
  2. 7–11 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,210–1,350 m
  3. 11–14 kmClimb of 210 m (up to 1,425 m)
  4. 14–18 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,340–1,460 m, past Mount Stara
  5. 18–22 kmClimb of 510 m (up to 1,852 m)
  6. 22–32 kmDescent of 1,320 m to Kvasy village

Steepest kilometre: km 27–28, a descent of 330 m (≈32%), near Hut on Polonyna Braivka.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 4, 6, 7, 11, 12, 15, 17, 18, 24 and 25 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter “Perelisok” (km 11), Hut on Polonyna Perelisok (km 12), Shepherds' hut (Trostyanets) (km 27), Hut on Polonyna Braivka (km 27). Places to stay near the start: Rakhiv; near the finish: Kvasy.

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–12, ≈5 h — overnight: Hut on Polonyna Perelisok (hut)
  2. Day 2: km 12–32, ≈6 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 7 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Rakhiv. 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 11 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 4, 6, 7, 11, 12, 15, 17, 18, 24 and 25 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter “Perelisok” (km 11), Hut on Polonyna Perelisok (km 12), Shepherds' hut (Trostyanets) (km 27), Hut on Polonyna Braivka (km 27). Places to stay near the start: Rakhiv; near the finish: Kvasy. Possible overnight stops: Hut on Polonyna Perelisok (km 12).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring (Rakhiv, 9)km 4.2 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 948 m
  2. Spring (Bilyn, 9)km 5.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 195 m
  3. Spring (Bilyn, 7)km 6.3 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 1 284 m
  4. Spring (Bilyn, 6)km 7.1 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 1 279 m
  5. Spring (Bilyn, 5)km 10.5 from the start · Not verified · 1 232 m
  6. Mountain shelter “Perelisok”km 10.5 from the start · Standing · 1 234 m
  7. Spring (Trostyanets, 8)km 12 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 1 295 m
  8. Hut on Polonyna Perelisokkm 12 from the start · Not verified · 1 312 m

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What to see on the trail

Church of St. John Nepomuk, RakhivChurch of St. John Nepomuk, Rakhivaltitude 452 mJohn Nepomuky is one of the main architectural monuments of the small town of Rakhiv, Transcarpathian region.Cathedral of the Descent of the Holy Spirit, RakhivCathedral of the Descent of the Holy Spirit, Rakhivaltitude 452 mThe three-domed church with a solemn main façade was built on the main square of Rakhiv from 1991 to 1993 according to the design of Rakhiv...Mount BliznytsiaMount Bliznytsiaaltitude 1 883 mBlyznytsia (also called Bliznytsia, Blyzhnytsia) are two mountains of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the eastern part of the Svydovets...

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