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Rakhiv — to Osmoloda village, via the Svydovets ridge, the Bratkivskyi ridge, the Syvulianskyi ridge, the Ihrovyshche ridge

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86.8 kmLength
3 924 mAscent
3 657 mDescent
1 846 mMax. altitude
445 mMin. altitude
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It may be partly marked. Unmarked trails have no information boards, signposts or auxiliary signs (water, campsite, etc.). The decision to walk the trail is entirely your own responsibility.

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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Rakhiv
Hotel
Крафтова садиба
from 1,190 UAH per night
Hotel
У Еріка
from 600 UAH per night
Hotel
Homestead "Rakhiv Play"
Hotel
Трембіта
from 6,500 UAH per night
Hotel
Смерекова хата
from 960 UAH per night
Hotel
Марта
from 1,000 UAH per night
Near the finish · Osmoloda
Homestead
Homestead "Arnika" Osmoloda
Homestead
Complex "Hants" Osmoloda
Homestead
Михайлова садиба
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About the trail

Route Rakhiv, via the Svydovets ridge, the Bratkivskyi ridge, the Syvulianskyi ridge and the Ihrovyshche ridge to Osmoloda village. Along the route you will see: Mount Bliznytsia, Mount Stih (Dragobrat), Mount Velykyi Kotel, Lake Vorozheskaya, Lake Gereshaska (Dogyaska), Mount Dogyaska and 6 more.

At a glance

A multi-day route of 86.8 km with 3,924 m of ascent from Rakhiv to Osmoloda village. Estimated time: 4 days of 5–9 h of walking (about 28 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–5 kmClimb of 860 m to Mount Terentyn (1,388 m)
  2. 5–51 kmGentle ups and downs at 730–1,840 m, past Mount Bliznytsia, Mount Drahobrat, Mount Stih, Mount Tataruka
  3. 51–71 kmClimb of 1,040 m to Mount Velyka Sivulya (1,836 m)
  4. 71–79 kmDescent of 930 m to Loggers' house at Lopushna
  5. 79–87 kmGentle ups and downs at 710–850 m

Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a climb of 340 m (≈33%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 15, 16, 18, 24 and 25 etc.. There are no springs between km 45 and 68 — carry at least 4 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter “Perelisok” (km 8), Hut on Polonyna Perelisok (km 10), Hut on Polonyna Staryi (2) (km 15), Convent (km 41), Forester's hut at Stav (km 41), Forester's hut “Hladyn” (km 42), Forester's hut “Tarnychyn” (km 45), Forester's hut “Yavorov” (km 46) etc.. Places to stay near the start: Rakhiv; near the finish: Osmoloda.

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–15, ≈6 h — overnight: Hut on Polonyna Staryi (2) (hut)
  2. Day 2: km 15–41, ≈8.5 h — overnight: Convent (hut)
  3. Day 3: km 41–60, ≈5 h — overnight: Forester's hut “Komarnyk” (hut)
  4. Day 4: km 60–87, ≈8.5 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 22 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 66 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 5–9 h of walking (about 28 h in total, not counting stops).
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 15, 16, 18, 24 and 25 etc.. There are no springs between km 45 and 68 — carry at least 4 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 8), Hut on Polonyna Perelisok (km 10), Hut on Polonyna Staryi (2) (km 15), Convent (km 41), Forester's hut at Stav (km 41), Forester's hut “Hladyn” (km 42), Forester's hut “Tarnychyn” (km 45), Forester's hut “Yavorov” (km 46) etc.. Places to stay near the start: Rakhiv; near the finish: Osmoloda. Possible overnight stops: Hut on Polonyna Staryi (2) (km 15), Convent (km 41), Forester's hut “Komarnyk” (km 60).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring (Rakhiv, 9)km 2.1 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 948 m
  2. Spring (Bilyn, 9)km 3.5 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 1 195 m
  3. Spring (Bilyn, 7)km 4.2 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 1 284 m
  4. Spring (Bilyn, 6)km 5 from the start · 160 m off the path · Not verified · 1 279 m
  5. Spring (Bilyn, 5)km 8.3 from the start · Not verified · 1 232 m
  6. Mountain shelter “Perelisok”km 8.3 from the start · 50 m off the path · Standing · 1 234 m
  7. Spring (Trostyanets, 8)km 9.8 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 1 295 m
  8. Hut on Polonyna Perelisokkm 9.8 from the start · Not verified · 1 312 m

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What to see on the trail

Mount BliznytsiaMount Bliznytsiaaltitude 1 883 mBlyznytsia (also called Bliznytsia, Blyzhnytsia) are two mountains of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the eastern part of the Svydovets...Mount Stih (Dragobrat)Mount Stih (Dragobrat)altitude 1 704 mStig (locally known as Stug) is a peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the Rakhiv district of Zakarpattia region in the northeastern part...Mount Velykyi KotelMount Velykyi Kotelaltitude 1 771 mMount Velykyi Kotel is the peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, which lies within the Svydovets mountain range.Lake VorozheskayaLake Vorozheskayaaltitude 1 460 mThe real pearl of the Carpathians - Lake Vorozheska (other names - Vorozheska, Triton ) - is a hydrological natural monument of local importance, a...Lake Gereshaska (Dogyaska)Lake Gereshaska (Dogyaska)altitude 1 577 mGerashaska (another name - Dogyaska ) is a high-mountain lake in the Ukrainian Carpathians, within the Rakhiv district of Zakarpattia region.Mount DogyaskaMount Dogyaskaaltitude 1 761 mDogyaska is a peak in the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the central part of the Svydovets mountain range.Mount TrojaskaMount Trojaskaaltitude 1 702 mThe mountain is located in Rakhiv district of Zakarpattia region within the central part of the Svydovets mountain range. ...Mount TatarukaMount Tatarukaaltitude 1 707 mMount Tataruka is the peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the northern part of the Svydovets mountain range.Mount Mala SivulyaMount Mala Sivulyaaltitude 1 815 mMount Mala Syvulya, 1815 meters high, is located next to the Velyka Syvulya on the Syvulyansky ridge.Mount Velyka SivulyaMount Velyka Sivulyaaltitude 1 836 mMount Velyka Syvulia (or simply - Syvulia) is the highest peak of the Horhan massif. Syvulya is located on the ridge of the same name, which...Mount LopushnaMount Lopushnaaltitude 1 694 mMount Lopushna is a 1,694-meter peak in the Ukrainian Carpathians. It is located within the Gorgany mountain range on the border of two districts...Mount BorevkaMount Borevkaaltitude 1 596 mMount Borevka is a 1,596-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the northeastern part of the Syvulianskyi ridge of the Horhanskyi...

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