Sasivka village — to Volovets, via Mount Ivolove, Mount Stiy, Mount Velykyi Verkh, Shypit Waterfall, Mount Plai

At a glance

A multi-day route of 51.1 km with 2,798 m of ascent from Sasivka village to Volovets. Estimated time: 2 days of 8–9 h of walking (about 17.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–22 kmClimb of 1,420 m to Mount Stii (1,681 m)
2. 22–28 kmAlong the ridge at 1,470–1,670 m, past Mount Veliky Verkh
3. 28–33 kmDescent of 800 m to "Shypit Waterfall" Pylypets
4. 33–38 kmClimb of 750 m (up to 1,527 m)
5. 38–51 kmDescent of 1,040 m to Volovets

Steepest kilometre: km 29–30, a descent of 340 m (≈30%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 4, 11, 18, 19, 24, 31, 32, 35, 38 and 40 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Mount Hemba (km 34). Places to stay near the start: Svalyava; near the finish: Volovets.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–23, ≈8.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
2. Day 2: km 23–51, ≈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 7 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Sasivka village. Most places to stay near the start are in Svalyava. This is a one-way route: the finish is 19 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: 2 days of 8–9 h of walking (about 17.5 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 4, 11, 18, 19, 24, 31, 32, 35, 38 and 40 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Where can I stay overnight?

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Mount Hemba (km 34). Places to stay near the start: Svalyava; near the finish: Volovets.