Yasinialoop, via Dragobrat, Mount Stih, Mount Velykyi Kotel, Chorna Tysa village

At a glance

A multi-day loop route of 46.2 km with 1,533 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Yasinia. Estimated time: 2 days of 5–9 h of walking (about 14 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 630–720 m
2. 10–23 kmClimb of 1,030 m to Mount Velykyi Kotel (1,771 m)
3. 23–38 kmDescent of 980 m (down to 767 m)
4. 38–46 kmGentle ups and downs at 660–770 m

Steepest kilometre: km 23–25, a descent of 240 m (≈21%), near Lake Vorozheskaya.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 11, 18, 20, 21, 22, 24, 27, 28, 30 and 32 etc.. There are no springs between km 0 and 11 — carry at least 1.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut “At Semen's” (km 3), Mountain shelter “Drahobrat” (km 17), Hut on Polonyna Tatul (km 29), Hut on Polonyna Menchul (km 30). Places to stay near the start: Yasinya.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–17, ≈5.5 h — overnight: Mountain shelter “Drahobrat” (hut)
2. Day 2: km 17–46, ≈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 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 loop: it brings you back to the start.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?

Estimated time: 2 days of 5–9 h of walking (about 14 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 11, 18, 20, 21, 22, 24, 27, 28, 30 and 32 etc.. There are no springs between km 0 and 11 — carry at least 1.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Where can I stay overnight?

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut “At Semen's” (km 3), Mountain shelter “Drahobrat” (km 17), Hut on Polonyna Tatul (km 29), Hut on Polonyna Menchul (km 30). Places to stay near the start: Yasinya. Possible overnight stops: Mountain shelter “Drahobrat” (km 17).