Yasinia — to Kvasy village, via Dragobrat, Mount Blyznytsia, Lake Ivor

At a glance

A one-day route of 24.3 km with 1,743 m of ascent from Yasinia to Kvasy village. Estimated walking time: about 9 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–9 kmClimb of 1,020 m to Mount Stih (1,704 m)
2. 9–15 kmAlong the ridge at 1,520–1,840 m, past Mount Drahobrat, Mount Bliznytsia
3. 15–23 kmDescent of 1,240 m (down to 600 m)
4. 23–24 kmGentle ups and downs at 540–600 m

Steepest kilometre: km 8–9, a climb of 320 m (≈32%), near Mount Stih.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 3, 10, 14, 16, 18, 19, 22, 23 and 24. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Shepherds' hut (Trostyanets) (km 19), Hut on Polonyna Braivka (km 19). Places to stay near the start: Yasinya; near the finish: Kvasy.

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 9 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 9 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 walking time: about 9 h, not counting stops.

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 3, 10, 14, 16, 18, 19, 22, 23 and 24. 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 19), Hut on Polonyna Braivka (km 19). Places to stay near the start: Yasinya; near the finish: Kvasy.