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Sasivka village — to Volovets, via Mount Ivolove, Mount Stiy, the Mount Velykyi Verkh traverse, Mount Plai

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36.6 kmLength
2 208 mAscent
1 966 mDescent
1 646 mMax. altitude
247 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 · Svalyava
Hotel
Family Green
from 3,080 UAH per night
Hotel
Forest House
from 4,200 UAH per night
Homestead
Private Homestead "Forest House"
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Motel Restaurant "Syni Potoki" Nelypyno
Near the finish · Volovets
Motel
Надія
from 880 UAH per night
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Грінвіч
from 1,200 UAH per night
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Гірська Роса
from 1,100 UAH per night
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У Катерини
from 1,060 UAH per night
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Hotel "Viktoriya" Volovec
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Готель "Едельвейс" Воловець
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About the trail

Route Sasivka village, via Mount Ivolove, Mount Stiy, the Mount Velykyi Verkh traverse and Mount Plai to Volovets. Along the route you will see: Mount Stii, Mount Veliky Verkh, Holy Ascension Church, Volovets.

At a glance

A route of 36.6 km with 2,208 m of ascent from Sasivka village to Volovets. Estimated walking time: about 13 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–6 kmClimb of 540 m (up to 786 m)
  2. 6–19 kmGentle ups and downs at 780–1,270 m, past Mount Kinska
  3. 19–22 kmClimb of 450 m to Mount Stii (1,681 m)
  4. 22–37 kmDescent of 1,140 m to Volovets

Steepest kilometre: km 32–33, a descent of 340 m (≈33%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 3, 12, 18, 20, 27, 30 and 31. There are no springs between km 3 and 12 — carry at least 2 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Vovchyi) (km 5). Places to stay near the start: Svalyava; near the finish: Volovets.

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–17, ≈6.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  2. Day 2: km 17–37, ≈6.5 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 3 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 walking time: about 13 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 3, 12, 18, 20, 27, 30 and 31. There are no springs between km 3 and 12 — carry at least 2 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Vovchyi) (km 5). Places to stay near the start: Svalyava; near the finish: Volovets.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring (Vovchyi, 2)km 2.9 from the start · Not verified · 362 m
  2. Hut (Vovchyi)km 5.2 from the start · Not verified · 712 m
  3. Spring (Vovchyi, 8)km 12.1 from the start · 160 m off the path · Not verified · 974 m
  4. Spring (Vovchyi, 9)km 17.9 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 1 186 m
  5. Spring below Mount Stii (2)km 19.6 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 1 308 m
  6. Spring below Mount Velykyi Verkh (3)km 26.3 from the start · Not verified · 1 425 m
  7. Spring (Huklyvyi, 3)km 29.9 from the start · 240 m off the path · Not verified · 1 177 m
  8. Spring (Huklyvyi, 8)km 30.5 from the start · 280 m off the path · Not verified · 1 031 m

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