Stara Huta village — to Bystrytsia village, via Mount Vysoka, Mount Ihrovets, Mount Syvulia

At a glance

A multi-day route of 39.9 km with 2,102 m of ascent from Stara Huta village to Bystrytsia village. Estimated time: 2 days of 6–7 h of walking (about 13.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–14 kmClimb of 1,100 m to Mount Igrovets (1,804 m)
2. 14–17 kmDescent of 430 m (down to 1,329 m)
3. 17–23 kmClimb of 450 m to Mount Velyka Sivulya (1,836 m)
4. 23–32 kmDescent of 830 m (down to 946 m)
5. 32–40 kmGentle ups and downs at 740–950 m

Steepest kilometre: km 24–25, a descent of 290 m (≈28%), near Mount Mala Sivulya.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 5, 7, 9, 10, 17, 18, 25, 27, 28 and 32 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Negrova (km 27), Hut below Mount Nehrova (km 27), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Boiaryn (km 30), Hut (Bystrytsia) (km 34), Hut (Bystrytsia, 2) (km 34), Hut (Bystrytsia, 3) (km 34). Places to stay near the start: Osmoloda.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–18, ≈7 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
2. Day 2: km 18–40, ≈6.5 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 11 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 19 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: 2 days of 6–7 h of walking (about 13.5 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 5, 7, 9, 10, 17, 18, 25, 27, 28 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 Negrova (km 27), Hut below Mount Nehrova (km 27), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Boiaryn (km 30), Hut (Bystrytsia) (km 34), Hut (Bystrytsia, 2) (km 34), Hut (Bystrytsia, 3) (km 34). Places to stay near the start: Osmoloda.