Rakhiv — to Yasinia, via Mount Blyznytsia, Mount Troiaska, Mount Tataruka, Mount Bratkivska, Mount Chorna Kleva, Chorna Tysa village

At a glance

A multi-day route of 67.3 km with 2,761 m of ascent from Rakhiv to Yasinia. Estimated time: 3 days of 5–9 h of walking (about 21.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–24 kmClimb of 1,390 m to Mount Bliznytsia (1,883 m)
2. 24–42 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,210–1,840 m, past Mount Drahobrat, Mount Stih, Mount Velykyi Kotel, Mount Tataruka
3. 42–47 kmClimb of 530 m to Mount Bratkivska (1,788 m)
4. 47–54 kmAlong the ridge at 1,530–1,750 m, past Mount Ruska, Mount Chorna Kleva
5. 54–61 kmDescent of 900 m (down to 754 m)
6. 61–67 kmGentle ups and downs at 660–760 m

Steepest kilometre: km 46–47, a climb of 340 m (≈33%), near Mount Bratkivska.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 6, 8, 9, 10, 13, 15, 20, 21, 27 and 28 etc.. There are no springs between km 58 and 67 — carry at least 1.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter “Perelisok” (km 13), Hut on Polonyna Perelisok (km 15), Hunters' lodge at Okole pass (km 43), Shepherds' hut (Chorna Tysa) (km 43), Mountain shelter below Mount Chorna Kleva (km 55), Hut on Polonyna Poharskyi (km 57). Places to stay near the start: Rakhiv; near the finish: Yasinya.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–15, ≈5.5 h — overnight: Hut on Polonyna Perelisok (hut)
2. Day 2: km 15–43, ≈8.5 h — overnight: Hunters' lodge at Okole pass (hut)
3. Day 3: km 43–67, ≈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 28 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Rakhiv. This is a one-way route: the finish is 27 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 5–9 h of walking (about 21.5 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 6, 8, 9, 10, 13, 15, 20, 21, 27 and 28 etc.. There are no springs between km 58 and 67 — carry at least 1.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Where can I stay overnight?

Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter “Perelisok” (km 13), Hut on Polonyna Perelisok (km 15), Hunters' lodge at Okole pass (km 43), Shepherds' hut (Chorna Tysa) (km 43), Mountain shelter below Mount Chorna Kleva (km 55), Hut on Polonyna Poharskyi (km 57). Places to stay near the start: Rakhiv; near the finish: Yasinya. Possible overnight stops: Hut on Polonyna Perelisok (km 15), Hunters' lodge at Okole pass (km 43).