Pasichna village — to Bystrytsia village, via Maniava village, Maniava Waterfall, Mount Velyka Syvulia

At a glance

A multi-day route of 69.7 km with 3,340 m of ascent from Pasichna village to Bystrytsia village. Estimated time: 3 days of 5–10 h of walking (about 23 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–25 kmGentle ups and downs at 500–950 m
2. 25–30 kmClimb of 630 m (up to 1,255 m)
3. 30–42 kmGentle ups and downs at 860–1,260 m
4. 42–51 kmClimb of 950 m to Mount Velyka Sivulya (1,836 m)
5. 51–70 kmDescent of 1,070 m to Bystrytsia village

Steepest kilometre: km 49–50, a climb of 290 m (≈28%), near Mount Mala Sivulya.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 4, 6, 14, 15, 20, 23, 25, 29, 31 and 37 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Forester's hut by the Maniavka river (km 26), Cabin on Polonyna Ripna (km 31), Hut “Kovalskyi” (km 35), Hut (Stara Huta, 2) (km 42), Hut on Polonyna Negrova (km 55), Hut below Mount Nehrova (km 55), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Boiaryn (km 59), Hut (Bystrytsia) (km 63) etc..

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–26, ≈8 h — overnight: Forester's hut by the Maniavka river (hut)
2. Day 2: km 26–42, ≈6 h — overnight: Hut (Stara Huta, 2) (hut)
3. Day 3: km 42–70, ≈9 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 4 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Pasichna village. This is a one-way route: the finish is 18 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: 3 days of 5–10 h of walking (about 23 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 4, 6, 14, 15, 20, 23, 25, 29, 31 and 37 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Where can I stay overnight?

Huts and shelters near the trail: Forester's hut by the Maniavka river (km 26), Cabin on Polonyna Ripna (km 31), Hut “Kovalskyi” (km 35), Hut (Stara Huta, 2) (km 42), Hut on Polonyna Negrova (km 55), Hut below Mount Nehrova (km 55), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Boiaryn (km 59), Hut (Bystrytsia) (km 63) etc.. Possible overnight stops: Forester's hut by the Maniavka river (km 26), Hut (Stara Huta, 2) (km 42).