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Ust-Chorna village — to Kvasy village, via Mount Tempa, Mount Mala Kurtiaska, Mount Unhariaska, Mount Blyznytsia

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51.2 kmLength
2 670 mAscent
2 652 mDescent
1 876 mMax. altitude
511 mMin. altitude
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Near the finish · Kvasy
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About the trail

Route Ust-Chorna village, via Mount Tempa, Mount Mala Kurtiaska, Mount Unhariaska and Mount Blyznytsia to Kvasy village. Along the route you will see: Mount Shpanska, Mount Tempa, Mount Velyka Kurtyaska (Svydovets), Mount Mala Kurtiaska, Mount Ungaryaska, Mount Trojaska and 6 more.

At a glance

A multi-day route of 51.2 km with 2,670 m of ascent from Ust-Chorna village to Kvasy village. Estimated time: 2 days of 8–9 h of walking (about 17 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–5 kmClimb of 750 m (up to 1,271 m)
  2. 5–12 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,240–1,330 m
  3. 12–15 kmClimb of 320 m to Mount Tempa (1,634 m)
  4. 15–36 kmAlong the ridge at 1,500–1,740 m, past Mount Ungaryaska, Mount Trojaska, Mount Velykyi Kotel, Mount Stih
  5. 36–40 kmClimb of 310 m to Mount Bliznytsia (1,883 m)
  6. 40–51 kmDescent of 1,310 m to Kvasy village

Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a climb of 300 m (≈28%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 9, 12, 15, 18, 20, 22, 23, 26, 28 and 30 etc.. There are no springs between km 0 and 9 — carry at least 2 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Shepherds' hut (Trostyanets) (km 45), Hut on Polonyna Braivka (km 45). Places to stay near the finish: Kvasy.

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–23, ≈8.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  2. Day 2: km 23–51, ≈8.5 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 29 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Ust-Chorna village. This is a one-way route: the finish is 33 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 8–9 h of walking (about 17 h in total, not counting stops).
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 9, 12, 15, 18, 20, 22, 23, 26, 28 and 30 etc.. There are no springs between km 0 and 9 — carry at least 2 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Shepherds' hut (Trostyanets) (km 45), Hut on Polonyna Braivka (km 45). Places to stay near the finish: Kvasy.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring (Ust-Chorna, 7)km 8.2 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 1 210 m
  2. Spring below Mount Shpanskakm 10.8 from the start · Not verified · 1 306 m
  3. Spring below Mount Tempa (4)km 14 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 1 512 m
  4. Spring below Mount Velyka Kurtiaskakm 16.5 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 1 539 m
  5. Spring below Mount Mala Kurtiaskakm 17.5 from the start · 160 m off the path · Not verified · 1 553 m
  6. Spring below Mount Mala Kurtiaska (4)km 18.7 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 1 528 m
  7. Spring below Mount Unhariaskakm 19.2 from the start · 210 m off the path · Not verified · 1 507 m
  8. Spring below Mount Unhariaska (4)km 19.6 from the start · 230 m off the path · Not verified · 1 490 m

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What to see on the trail

Mount ShpanskaMount Shpanskaaltitude 1 458 mThe top of Mount Shpanska (1458 meters above sea level) is located northwest of Mount Tempa within the Tyachiv district of Zakarpattia region.Mount TempaMount Tempaaltitude 1 634 mTempa is a 1,634-meter peak in the western part of the Svydovets mountain range of the majestic Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the Tyachiv...Mount Velyka Kurtyaska (Svydovets)Mount Velyka Kurtyaska (Svydovets)altitude 1 621 mVelyka Kurtyaska is a mountain in the Svydovets massif (Ukrainian Carpathians). It is located in the northeastern part of Tyachiv district,...Mount Mala KurtiaskaMount Mala Kurtiaskaaltitude 1 644 mMala Kurtyaska is a mountain in the Ukrainian Carpathians, which is located in the western part of the Svydovets mountain range.Mount UngaryaskaMount Ungaryaskaaltitude 1 707 mUngaryaska is the peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the western 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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