Shesa polonyna – Breska polonyna
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
Where to stay nearby
About the trail
Route Shesa polonyna – Breska polonyna. Has yellow marking (regional route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route. Marking is yellow, sign — triangle in the corner on a white background. Marked and maintained by: NGO Kvasy. Length of the route — 2.3 km. Location: mountain range — Svidovets, Zakarpattia region.
At a glance
A short route of 2.3 km with 33 m of ascent from Shesa polonyna to Breska polonyna. Estimated walking time: about 0.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–0.5 kmDescent of 100 m (down to 903 m)
- 0.5–2.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 890–910 m
Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a descent of 120 m (≈12%).
Water and overnight stays
Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 1 l).
Places to stay near the start and finish: Trostyanets.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Shesa polonyna. Most places to stay near the start are in Trostyanets. This is a one-way route: the finish is 2 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 0.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 1 l).
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Places to stay near the start and finish: Trostyanets.
Wildlife along the route
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Based on naturalists’ records nearby (GBIF, iNaturalist), matched by altitude, habitat and season. Sightings are not guaranteed.
Before you go, check the border-regime restrictions: Border Guard permit for mountain hikes (in Ukrainian)
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All craft places
Craft beer & breweriesTsypa Brewery, KvasyKvasy5 km from the trailThe Tsypa Hutsul craft brewery in Kvasy is probably the best-known brewery in the Ukrainian Carpathians.
Eco farmsRozental Eco-Farm and Cheese Dairy, KvasyKvasy5.2 km from the trailBeer and cider are brewed here, sheep's-milk ice cream is made, and in the Vaskul area above the village sits the Rozental eco-farm and cheese dairy.
Koliby & Hutsul cuisineU Rizbaria Café, YasiniaYasinya13 km from the trailU Rizbaria Café (“At the Woodcarver’s”) in Yasinia is a small Hutsul place serving home cooking that travellers usually find by word of mouth.
Craft producersDU-MEN craft bakery, RakhivRakhiv15 km from the trailDU-MEN (DU•MEN.craft bakery) is a craft bakery in Rakhiv which, in its own words, has been baking “bread with a history” for twelve years.
Cheese dairies & pasturesSheep's Cheese Masterclass on the Apetska Polonyna, VodytsiaVodytsia20 km from the trailThe Apetska polonyna is a broad high-mountain pasture on the southern slopes of the Svydovets range, below Mount Apetska (1,512 m).
Markets & fairsSouvenir Market on the Yablunytsia Pass, YablunytsiaYablunytsia20 km from the trailThe souvenir market on the Yablunytsia Pass is one of the best-known roadside bazaars in the Carpathians.