Yasinia — to Kvasy village, via Dragobrat, Mount Blyznytsia
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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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About the trail
Route Yasinia, via Dragobrat and Mount Blyznytsia to Kvasy village. Along the route you will see: Strukivska (Ascension) Church, Yasinia, Mount Bliznytsia.
At a glance
A route of 26.6 km with 1,670 m of ascent from Yasinia to Kvasy village. Estimated walking time: about 9.5 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
- 0–8 kmClimb of 640 m (up to 1,303 m)
- 8–11 kmDescent of 190 m (down to 1,089 m)
- 11–17 kmClimb of 730 m to Mount Bliznytsia (1,883 m)
- 17–24 kmDescent of 1,230 m (down to 607 m)
- 24–27 kmGentle ups and downs at 530–610 m
Steepest kilometre: km 8–9, a descent of 240 m (≈24%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 4, 7, 14, 17, 19, 20, 23, 25 and 26. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter “Drahobrat” (km 13), Shepherds' hut (Trostyanets) (km 21), Hut on Polonyna Braivka (km 21). Places to stay near the start: Yasinya; near the finish: Kvasy.
A possible split into days:
- Day 1: km 0–13, ≈5 h — overnight: Mountain shelter “Drahobrat” (hut)
- Day 2: km 13–27, ≈4.5 h — finish
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 6 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.
Getting there
Start: Yasinia. Most places to stay near the start are in Yasinya. This is a one-way route: the finish is 15 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 9.5 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, 7, 14, 17, 19, 20, 23, 25 and 26. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter “Drahobrat” (km 13), Shepherds' hut (Trostyanets) (km 21), Hut on Polonyna Braivka (km 21). Places to stay near the start: Yasinya; near the finish: Kvasy. Possible overnight stops: Mountain shelter “Drahobrat” (km 13).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring (Yasinya, 7)km 4.1 from the start · Not verified · 862 m
- Spring (Yasinya, 5)km 6.5 from the start · 170 m off the path · Has water · 1 055 m
- Mountain shelter “Drahobrat”km 12.4 from the start · 270 m off the path · Not verified · 1 347 m
- Spring below Mount Stih (17)km 13.2 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 1 512 m
- Spring below Mount Blyznytsia (5)km 16.7 from the start · 40 m off the path · Weak flow · 1 759 m
- Spring (Trostyanets, 24)km 18.5 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 1 474 m
- Spring (Trostyanets, 22)km 19.3 from the start · 200 m off the path · Not verified · 1 384 m
- Spring (Trostyanets, 21)km 19.8 from the start · 160 m off the path · Not verified · 1 283 m
- Shepherds' hut (Trostyanets)km 20.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 219 m
- Hut on Polonyna Braivkakm 20.2 from the start · Poor condition · 1 214 m
- Spring (Trostyanets, 25)km 22.6 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 801 m
- Spring (Trostyanets, 27)km 23.1 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 684 m
- Spring (Trostyanets, 26)km 23.5 from the start · 170 m off the path · Not verified · 665 m
- Drinking water (Trostyanets, 3)km 24.2 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 549 m
- Spring (Kvasy, 2)km 25.2 from the start · 230 m off the path · Not verified · 568 m
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What to see on the trail
Strukivska (Ascension) Church, Yasiniaaltitude 663 mThe Church of the Ascension or Strukiv is the real pride of the village of Yasinia and the entire Hutsul region.
Mount Bliznytsiaaltitude 1 883 mBlyznytsia (also called Bliznytsia, Blyzhnytsia) are two mountains of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the eastern part of the Svydovets...
