Osmoloda village — to Myslivka village, via Mount Popadia, Mount Koretvyna, Mount Grofa, Mount Moloda, Mount Yayko-Ilemske

At a glance

A multi-day route of 74.8 km with 3,739 m of ascent from Osmoloda village to Myslivka village. Estimated time: 4 days of 5–7 h of walking (about 25 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–24 kmClimb of 1,000 m to Mount Velyka Popadia (1,740 m)
2. 24–35 kmAlong the ridge at 1,310–1,720 m, past Mount Mala Popadia, Parenki Mountain, Mount Grofa
3. 35–41 kmDescent of 860 m (down to 855 m)
4. 41–47 kmClimb of 850 m to Mount Moloda (1,723 m)
5. 47–75 kmDescent of 1,040 m to Myslivka village

Steepest kilometre: km 35–37, a descent of 410 m (≈36%), near Hut below Mount Kin-Hrofetskyi.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12, 21, 28 and 33 etc.. There are no springs between km 61 and 75 — carry at least 2 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Plistse (km 34), Hut below Mount Kin-Hrofetskyi (km 37). Places to stay near the start: Osmoloda; near the finish: Myslivka.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–18, ≈6 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
2. Day 2: km 18–37, ≈6.5 h — overnight: Hut below Mount Kin-Hrofetskyi (hut)
3. Day 3: km 37–52, ≈6 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
4. Day 4: km 52–75, ≈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 23 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 one-way route: the finish is 24 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 time: 4 days of 5–7 h of walking (about 25 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12, 21, 28 and 33 etc.. There are no springs between km 61 and 75 — carry at least 2 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 34), Hut below Mount Kin-Hrofetskyi (km 37). Places to stay near the start: Osmoloda; near the finish: Myslivka. Possible overnight stops: Hut below Mount Kin-Hrofetskyi (km 37).