Sianky village — to Turychky village, via Mount Starostyna, Mount Pikui, Shcherbovets village, Mount Ostra Hora, Runa polonyna

At a glance

A multi-day route of 80.2 km with 2,985 m of ascent from Sianky village to Turychky village. Estimated time: 4 days of 6–7 h of walking (about 25 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–35 kmGentle ups and downs at 810–1,370 m, past Mount Velykyi Verkh, Mount Hostryi Verkh, Mount Nondah, Mount Zelemenyi
2. 35–43 kmDescent of 900 m (down to 464 m)
3. 43–51 kmClimb of 890 m (up to 1,359 m)
4. 51–57 kmDescent of 470 m (down to 881 m)
5. 57–63 kmClimb of 580 m to Mount Rivna (1,480 m)
6. 63–80 kmDescent of 1,080 m to Turychky village

Steepest kilometre: km 36–38, a descent of 250 m (≈22%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 3, 6, 8, 9, 13, 14, 16, 20 and 22 etc.. There are no springs between km 27 and 48 — carry at least 3.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Shepherds' hut near Mount Hostra (km 48). Places to stay near the start: Uzhok; near the finish: Lumshory.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–20, ≈6.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
2. Day 2: km 20–41, ≈6 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
3. Day 3: km 41–59, ≈6.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
4. Day 4: km 59–80, ≈6 h — finish

When to go

Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.

Getting there

Start: Sianky village. Most places to stay near the start are in Uzhok. This is a one-way route: the finish is 33 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 6–7 h of walking (about 25 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 3, 6, 8, 9, 13, 14, 16, 20 and 22 etc.. There are no springs between km 27 and 48 — carry at least 3.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Where can I stay overnight?

Huts and shelters near the trail: Shepherds' hut near Mount Hostra (km 48). Places to stay near the start: Uzhok; near the finish: Lumshory.