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Stara Huta village — to Bilyn village, via Mount Vysoka, Mount Syvulia, Mount Durnia, Mount Bratkivska, Mount Tataruka, Mount Blyznytsia

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95.9 kmLength
5 130 mAscent
5 353 mDescent
1 850 mMax. altitude
481 mMin. altitude
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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Osmoloda
Hotel
Синьогірська
from 5,880 UAH per night
Homestead
Михайлова садиба
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Complex "Hants" Osmoloda
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Homestead "Arnika" Osmoloda
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Homestead "Albertville" Osmoloda
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Homestead "Faini Karpaty" Osmoloda
Near the finish · Rakhiv
Hotel
Трембіта
from 6,500 UAH per night
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Privat Guest House ZarinSki
from 1,120 UAH per night
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Крафтова садиба
from 1,190 UAH per night
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У Еріка
from 600 UAH per night
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Mineral
from 421 UAH per night
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Дубок
from 1,430 UAH per night
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About the trail

Route Stara Huta village, via Mount Vysoka, Mount Syvulia, Mount Durnia, Mount Bratkivska, Mount Tataruka and Mount Blyznytsia to Bilyn village. Along the route you will see: Srednya Mountain, Gora Vysoka, Mount Igrovets, Mount Borevka, Mount Lopushna, Mount Velyka Sivulya and 12 more.

At a glance

A multi-day route of 95.9 km with 5,130 m of ascent from Stara Huta village to Bilyn village. Estimated time: 5 days of 5–8 h of walking (about 32.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–10 kmClimb of 1,070 m to Mount Igrovets (1,804 m)
  2. 10–38 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,070–1,780 m, past Mount Borevka, Mount Lopushna, Mount Velyka Sivulya, Mount Mala Sivulya
  3. 38–45 kmClimb of 660 m to Mount Hropa (1,759 m)
  4. 45–52 kmDescent of 530 m to Shepherds' hut
  5. 52–73 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,210–1,840 m, past Mount Dogyaska, Mount Velykyi Kotel, Mount Drahobrat, Mount Bliznytsia
  6. 73–96 kmDescent of 1,350 m to Bilyn village

Steepest kilometre: km 47–48, a descent of 340 m (≈32%), near Mount Bratkivska.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 3, 5, 6, 8, 14, 15, 21, 25, 26 and 33 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Shepherds' hut (Chorna Tysa) (km 52), Hunters' lodge at Okole pass (km 52), Hut on Polonyna Perelisok (km 86), Mountain shelter “Perelisok” (km 88), Hut on Polonyna Dovzhyna (km 89). Places to stay near the start: Osmoloda; near the finish: Rakhiv.

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–16, ≈6.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  2. Day 2: km 16–36, ≈6.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  3. Day 3: km 36–52, ≈5.5 h — overnight: Hunters' lodge at Okole pass (hut)
  4. Day 4: km 52–73, ≈7.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  5. Day 5: km 73–96, ≈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 40 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 57 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: 5 days of 5–8 h of walking (about 32.5 h in total, not counting stops).
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 3, 5, 6, 8, 14, 15, 21, 25, 26 and 33 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Shepherds' hut (Chorna Tysa) (km 52), Hunters' lodge at Okole pass (km 52), Hut on Polonyna Perelisok (km 86), Mountain shelter “Perelisok” (km 88), Hut on Polonyna Dovzhyna (km 89). Places to stay near the start: Osmoloda; near the finish: Rakhiv. Possible overnight stops: Hunters' lodge at Okole pass (km 52).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring (Stara Huta, 2)km 3.2 from the start · Not verified · 859 m
  2. Spring below Mount Serednia (3)km 4.9 from the start · Not verified · 954 m
  3. Spring below Mount Serednia (2)km 6 from the start · 210 m off the path · Not verified · 1 201 m
  4. Spring below Mount Seredniakm 7 from the start · Not verified · 1 438 m
  5. Spring below Mount Vysokakm 7.5 from the start · Not verified · 1 482 m
  6. Drinking water below Mount Borevkakm 13 from the start · Not verified · 1 342 m
  7. Spring below Mount Borevka (5)km 13.7 from the start · Weak flow · 1 367 m
  8. Spring below Mount Borevka (3)km 14.3 from the start · 210 m off the path · Not verified · 1 351 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.Mount DurniaMount Durniaaltitude 1 704 mMount Durnia is a 1704-meter (according to other sources, 1709-meter) peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians of the Horhan mountain range, located on...Mount HropaMount Hropaaltitude 1 759 mMount Gropa (height - 1759 m (according to other sources - 1763 m)) is a peak in the Ukrainian Carpathians, located on the Bratkivsky ridge of the...Mount BratkivskaMount Bratkivskaaltitude 1 788 mMount Bratkivska is a peak in the Ukrainian Carpathians, 1788 m high (some sources give other data - 1792 m).Mount TatarukaMount Tatarukaaltitude 1 707 mMount Tataruka is the peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the northern part of the Svydovets mountain range.Mount TrojaskaMount Trojaskaaltitude 1 702 mThe mountain is located in Rakhiv district of Zakarpattia region within the central part of the Svydovets mountain range. ...Lake Gereshaska (Dogyaska)Lake Gereshaska (Dogyaska)altitude 1 577 mGerashaska (another name - Dogyaska ) is a high-mountain lake in the Ukrainian Carpathians, within the Rakhiv district of Zakarpattia region.Mount DogyaskaMount Dogyaskaaltitude 1 761 mDogyaska is a peak in the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the central part of the Svydovets mountain range.Lake VorozheskayaLake Vorozheskayaaltitude 1 460 mThe real pearl of the Carpathians - Lake Vorozheska (other names - Vorozheska, Triton ) - is a hydrological natural monument of local importance, a...Mount Velykyi KotelMount Velykyi Kotelaltitude 1 771 mMount Velykyi Kotel is the peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, which lies within the Svydovets mountain range.Mount Stih (Dragobrat)Mount Stih (Dragobrat)altitude 1 704 mStig (locally known as Stug) is a peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the Rakhiv district of Zakarpattia region in the northeastern part...Mount BliznytsiaMount Bliznytsiaaltitude 1 883 mBlyznytsia (also called Bliznytsia, Blyzhnytsia) are two mountains of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the eastern part of the Svydovets...

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