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Stara Huta village — to Bystrytsia village, via Mount Syvulia

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26.9 kmLength
1 113 mAscent
1 270 mDescent
1 817 mMax. altitude
741 mMin. altitude
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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Osmoloda
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Homestead "Albertville" Osmoloda
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Готельний комплекс "Вільні вітри" Осмолода
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Homestead "Faini Karpaty" Osmoloda
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"U Davidka i Matviika"
Near the finish · Polianytsia
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Hotel "Shale KrepDeShin"
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About the trail

Route Stara Huta village, via Mount Syvulia to Bystrytsia village. Along the route you will see: Mount Mala Sivulya, Mount Velyka Sivulya, Mount Lopushna.

At a glance

A one-day route of 26.9 km with 1,113 m of ascent from Stara Huta village to Bystrytsia village. Estimated walking time: about 8.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–9 kmClimb of 900 m to Mount Velyka Sivulya (1,836 m)
  2. 9–16 kmDescent of 840 m to Hut below Mount Bystra
  3. 16–27 kmGentle ups and downs at 740–960 m

Steepest kilometre: km 7–8, a climb of 290 m (≈27%), near Mount Mala Sivulya.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 2, 6, 11, 20, 21, 22 and 25. There are no springs between km 11 and 20 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Mount Bystra (km 16), Hut by the Salatruk stream (km 17), Hut (Bystrytsia) (km 20), Hut (Bystrytsia, 2) (km 20), Hut (Bystrytsia, 3) (km 20).

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 4 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Stara Huta village. This is a one-way route: the finish is 11 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 8.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 2, 6, 11, 20, 21, 22 and 25. There are no springs between km 11 and 20 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Mount Bystra (km 16), Hut by the Salatruk stream (km 17), Hut (Bystrytsia) (km 20), Hut (Bystrytsia, 2) (km 20), Hut (Bystrytsia, 3) (km 20).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Mount Boiaryn (2)km 1.7 from the start · Not verified · 996 m
  2. Stream water below Mount Nehrovakm 2.3 from the start · Not verified · 1 037 m
  3. Spring on Polonyna Rushchyna (7)km 5.4 from the start · Not verified · 1 396 m
  4. Spring on Polonyna Rushchyna (3)km 10.1 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 1 440 m
  5. Hut below Mount Bystrakm 14.9 from the start · Not verified · 940 m
  6. Hut by the Salatruk streamkm 15.7 from the start · Not verified · 906 m
  7. Stream water (Bystrytsia)km 18.4 from the start · Not verified · 849 m
  8. Hut (Bystrytsia)km 18.5 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 851 m

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What to see on the trail

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...

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