Stara Huta village — to Polianytsia village, via Mount Syvulia, Legioniv Pass, Mount Bratkivska, Mount Chorna Kleva, Mount Ploska, Mount Dovha

At a glance

A multi-day route of 67.5 km with 3,798 m of ascent from Stara Huta village to Polianytsia village. Estimated time: 3 days of 7–8 h of walking (about 23 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–15 kmClimb of 1,070 m to Mount Velyka Sivulya (1,836 m)
2. 15–33 kmDescent of 700 m (down to 1,076 m)
3. 33–38 kmClimb of 600 m to Mount Durnia (1,704 m)
4. 38–49 kmAlong the ridge at 1,500–1,770 m, past Mount Hropa, Mount Bratkivska, Mount Ruska, Mount Chorna Kleva
5. 49–53 kmDescent of 620 m (down to 1,064 m)
6. 53–68 kmGentle ups and downs at 900–1,360 m, past Mount Ploska, Mount Dovha

Steepest kilometre: km 49–50, a descent of 350 m (≈34%), near Mount Chorna Kleva.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 2, 10, 11, 13, 17, 20, 22, 28, 31 and 32 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Kosharky (km 4), Hut on Polonyna Ploska (km 57), Hut (Polianytsia (Bukovel)) (km 60), Shepherds' hut below Mount Dovha (km 62), Hut on Polonyna Bohatska (km 62), Hut below Mount Dovha (km 62), Hut below Mount Dovha (2) (km 62), Shepherds' hut below Mount Dovha (2) (km 64). Places to stay near the start: Osmoloda; near the finish: Polianytsia (Bukovel).

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–21, ≈7.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
2. Day 2: km 21–43, ≈7.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
3. Day 3: km 43–68, ≈7.5 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 19 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Stara Huta village. Most places to stay near the start are in Osmoloda. This is a one-way route: the finish is 32 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: 3 days of 7–8 h of walking (about 23 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 2, 10, 11, 13, 17, 20, 22, 28, 31 and 32 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Where can I stay overnight?

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Kosharky (km 4), Hut on Polonyna Ploska (km 57), Hut (Polianytsia (Bukovel)) (km 60), Shepherds' hut below Mount Dovha (km 62), Hut on Polonyna Bohatska (km 62), Hut below Mount Dovha (km 62), Hut below Mount Dovha (2) (km 62), Shepherds' hut below Mount Dovha (2) (km 64). Places to stay near the start: Osmoloda; near the finish: Polianytsia (Bukovel).