Osmoloda villageloop, via Mount Vysoka, Mount Borevka, Mount Lopushna, Mount Syvulia

At a glance

A multi-day loop route of 44.1 km with 2,360 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Osmoloda village. Estimated time: 2 days of 7–8 h of walking (about 15 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–11 kmGentle ups and downs at 710–1,030 m
2. 11–24 kmClimb of 830 m to Mount Velyka Sivulya (1,836 m)
3. 24–30 kmDescent of 440 m (down to 1,335 m)
4. 30–35 kmClimb of 410 m to Mount Igrovets (1,804 m)
5. 35–44 kmDescent of 1,030 m (down to 714 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 41–43, a descent of 340 m (≈32%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 1, 4, 9, 13, 15, 20, 22, 29, 38 and 44. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Loggers' house at Lopushna (km 9), Hut on Matahiv ridge (km 38). Places to stay near the finish: Osmoloda.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–21, ≈7.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
2. Day 2: km 21–44, ≈7.5 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 14 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 7–8 h of walking (about 15 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 1, 4, 9, 13, 15, 20, 22, 29, 38 and 44. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Where can I stay overnight?

Huts and shelters near the trail: Loggers' house at Lopushna (km 9), Hut on Matahiv ridge (km 38). Places to stay near the finish: Osmoloda.