Vovchyi village — to Mizhhiria, via Mount Stiy, Mount Hemba, Mount Zhyd-Mahura, Pryslip Pass

At a glance

A multi-day route of 45.1 km with 2,350 m of ascent from Vovchyi village to Mizhhiria. Estimated time: 2 days of 7–8 h of walking (about 15 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–10 kmClimb of 1,320 m to Mount Stii (1,681 m)
2. 10–42 kmGentle ups and downs at 930–1,660 m, past Mount Gemba, Mount Zhid-Magura, Mount Hrab, Mount Kychera
3. 42–45 kmDescent of 450 m to Mizhhiria

Steepest kilometre: km 3–4, a climb of 240 m (≈23%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 6, 8, 11, 20, 22, 23, 26, 27, 29 and 31 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Vovchyi, 2) (km 1), Hut on Polonyna Kuk (km 37). Places to stay near the start: Svalyava; near the finish: Mizhhiria.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–19, ≈7.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
2. Day 2: km 19–45, ≈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 3 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Vovchyi village. Most places to stay near the start are in Svalyava. This is a one-way route: the finish is 29 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 7–8 h of walking (about 15 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 6, 8, 11, 20, 22, 23, 26, 27, 29 and 31 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Where can I stay overnight?

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Vovchyi, 2) (km 1), Hut on Polonyna Kuk (km 37). Places to stay near the start: Svalyava; near the finish: Mizhhiria.