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

At a glance

A multi-day loop route of 42.5 km with 1,982 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Osmoloda village. Estimated time: 2 days of 6–7 h of walking (about 14 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–12 kmClimb of 1,010 m to Mount Grofa (1,748 m)
2. 12–26 kmAlong the ridge at 1,450–1,730 m, past Parenki Mountain, Mount Velyka Popadia, Mount Koretvina, Mount Petros Gorgansky
3. 26–31 kmDescent of 720 m (down to 929 m)
4. 31–43 kmGentle ups and downs at 720–930 m

Steepest kilometre: km 9–10, a climb of 260 m (≈23%), near Hut on Polonyna Plistse.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 1, 8, 10, 14, 31, 33, 35, 36, 38 and 42. There are no springs between km 14 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 on Polonyna Plistse (km 10). Places to stay near the start: Osmoloda.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–18, ≈7 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
2. Day 2: km 18–43, ≈7 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 14 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Osmoloda 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 time: 2 days of 6–7 h of walking (about 14 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 1, 8, 10, 14, 31, 33, 35, 36, 38 and 42. There are no springs between km 14 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 on Polonyna Plistse (km 10). Places to stay near the start: Osmoloda.