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Stara Huta villageloop, via Mount Vysoka, Mount Borevka, Mount Syvulia, Rushchyna polonyna

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36.8 kmLength
1 710 mAscent
1 709 mDescent
1 815 mMax. altitude
685 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 & finish · Osmoloda
Hotel
Синьогірська
from 5,880 UAH per night
Homestead
Михайлова садиба
Homestead
Complex "Hants" Osmoloda
Homestead
Homestead "Arnika" Osmoloda
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About the trail

Route Stara Huta village, via Mount Vysoka, Mount Borevka, Mount Syvulia and Rushchyna polonyna to Stara Huta village. Along the route you will see: Srednya Mountain, Gora Vysoka, Mount Igrovets, Mount Borevka, Mount Lopushna, Mount Velyka Sivulya and 1 more.

At a glance

A loop route of 36.8 km with 1,710 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Stara Huta village. Estimated walking time: about 12 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. 0–12 kmClimb of 1,070 m to Mount Igrovets (1,804 m)
  2. 12–15 kmDescent of 420 m (down to 1,329 m)
  3. 15–20 kmClimb of 470 m to Mount Velyka Sivulya (1,836 m)
  4. 20–27 kmDescent of 840 m (down to 953 m)
  5. 27–37 kmGentle ups and downs at 680–960 m

Steepest kilometre: km 21–22, a descent of 270 m (≈26%), near Mount Mala Sivulya.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 4, 6, 7, 9, 15, 16, 22, 26, 30 and 32 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Stara Huta, 2) (km 28), Hut (Stara Huta) (km 29), Hut on Polonyna Kosharky (km 32). Places to stay near the start: Osmoloda.

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–16, ≈6 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  2. Day 2: km 16–37, ≈6 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 9 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 loop: it brings you back to the start.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 12 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 4, 6, 7, 9, 15, 16, 22, 26, 30 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 (Stara Huta, 2) (km 28), Hut (Stara Huta) (km 29), Hut on Polonyna Kosharky (km 32). Places to stay near the start: Osmoloda.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring (Stara Huta, 2)km 3.8 from the start · Not verified · 859 m
  2. Spring below Mount Serednia (3)km 5.5 from the start · Not verified · 954 m
  3. Stream water below Mount Seredniakm 5.9 from the start · Not verified · 1 001 m
  4. Spring below Mount Serednia (2)km 7.3 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 1 201 m
  5. Spring below Mount Seredniakm 8.4 from the start · Not verified · 1 438 m
  6. Spring below Mount Vysokakm 9.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 482 m
  7. Drinking water below Mount Borevkakm 14.5 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 1 342 m
  8. Spring below Mount Borevka (5)km 15.3 from the start · Weak flow · 1 367 m

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What to see on the trail

Srednya MountainSrednya Mountainaltitude 1 639 mSerednya is a 1,639-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, which is located within the Gorgan mountain range.Gora VysokaGora Vysokaaltitude 1 803 mMount Vysoka (1803.6 m) is one of the peaks of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the Gorgan mountain range.Mount IgrovetsMount Igrovetsaltitude 1 804 mMount Igrovets is located on the Igrovyshche ridge and is the third highest peak in the Horhan mountain range (after Velyka and Mala Syvul) at 1804...Mount BorevkaMount Borevkaaltitude 1 596 mMount Borevka is a 1,596-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the northeastern part of the Syvulianskyi ridge of the Horhanskyi...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...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 Mala SivulyaMount Mala Sivulyaaltitude 1 815 mMount Mala Syvulya, 1815 meters high, is located next to the Velyka Syvulya on the Syvulyansky ridge.

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