Osmoloda villageloop, via Mount Grofa, Mount Koretvyna, Mount Popadia

At a glance

A multi-day loop route of 40.6 km with 2,038 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Osmoloda village. Estimated time: 2 days of 5–9 h of walking (about 13.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–9 kmGentle ups and downs at 720–850 m
2. 9–13 kmClimb of 850 m to Mount Grofa (1,748 m)
3. 13–26 kmAlong the ridge at 1,440–1,720 m, past Parenki Mountain, Mount Velyka Popadia, Mount Koretvina, Mount Petros Gorgansky
4. 26–31 kmDescent of 710 m (down to 930 m)
5. 31–41 kmGentle ups and downs at 710–940 m

Steepest kilometre: km 12–13, a climb of 390 m (≈37%), near Hut below Mount Kin-Hrofetskyi.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 1, 2, 4, 11, 14, 16, 31, 32, 34 and 36 etc.. There are no springs between km 16 and 31 — carry at least 3 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Kuzmynets) (km 8), Hut below Mount Kin-Hrofetskyi (km 12), Hut on Polonyna Plistse (km 14). Places to stay near the finish: Osmoloda.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–14, ≈5.5 h — overnight: Hut on Polonyna Plistse (hut)
2. Day 2: km 14–41, ≈8 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 11 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Osmoloda village. 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 time: 2 days of 5–9 h of walking (about 13.5 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 1, 2, 4, 11, 14, 16, 31, 32, 34 and 36 etc.. There are no springs between km 16 and 31 — carry at least 3 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 (Kuzmynets) (km 8), Hut below Mount Kin-Hrofetskyi (km 12), Hut on Polonyna Plistse (km 14). Places to stay near the finish: Osmoloda. Possible overnight stops: Hut on Polonyna Plistse (km 14).