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Holovcheska polonyna – Kvasy village

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19.1 kmLength
439 mAscent
1 372 mDescent
1 613 mMax. altitude
579 mMin. altitude
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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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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Lazeshchyna
Hotel
У Кума
from 990 UAH per night
Cottage
Мирослава
from 3,720 UAH per night
Hotel
Мисливська Вежа
from 1,540 UAH per night
Hotel
Дзвін Карпат
from 1,190 UAH per night
Hotel
Перелаз
from 1,560 UAH per night
Hotel
Олена
from 2,240 UAH per night
Near the finish · Kvasy
Hotel
Гостинний дім
from 1,570 UAH per night
Cottage
TysaBorkut
from 4,620 UAH per night
Hotel
PETROS
from 900 UAH per night
Hotel
Cube
from 1,350 UAH per night
Hotel
Hotel "Lisova Kazka"
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Guest House "PETROS" Kvas
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About the trail

Route Holovcheska polonyna – Kvasy village. Along the route you will see: Mount Petros, Mount Petrosul, Polonyna Rognieska, Mount Sheshul.

At a glance

A one-day route of 19.1 km with 439 m of ascent and 1,372 m of descent from Holovcheska polonyna to Kvasy village. Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–9 kmAlong the ridge at 1,480–1,610 m, past Mount Sheshul
  2. 9–12 kmDescent of 370 m to Ivan Franko University biological station
  3. 12–16 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,130–1,230 m
  4. 16–19 kmDescent of 560 m to Kvasy village

Steepest kilometre: km 4–5, a descent of 200 m (≈20%), near Hut on Polonyna Harmanieska.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14 and 17 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Harmanieska (km 4), Eco point “Rohneska” (hut) (km 5), Ivan Franko University biological station (shelter) (km 12). Places to stay 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: Holovcheska polonyna. This is a one-way route: the finish is 11 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 5.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14 and 17 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Harmanieska (km 4), Eco point “Rohneska” (hut) (km 5), Ivan Franko University biological station (shelter) (km 12). Places to stay near the finish: Kvasy.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Mount Petros (6)km 0.2 from the start · 240 m off the path · Not verified · 1 544 m
  2. Spring below Mount Petros (2)km 2 from the start · Not verified · 1 590 m
  3. Spring below Mount Sheshul (26)km 3.4 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 1 679 m
  4. Hut on Polonyna Harmanieskakm 4.3 from the start · 240 m off the path · Not verified · 1 404 m
  5. Eco point “Rohneska” (hut)km 5.1 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 1 479 m
  6. Spring below Mount Sheshul (24)km 6.4 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 1 581 m
  7. Spring below Mount Sheshul (20)km 7 from the start · Not verified · 1 590 m
  8. Spring below Mount Sheshul (19)km 7.5 from the start · Not verified · 1 611 m

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What to see on the trail

Mount PetrosMount Petrosaltitude 2 020 mMount Petros is the fourth highest (2020 m) peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians after Hoverla (2061), Brebeneskul (2035 m) and Pop Ivan Chornohirsky ...Mount PetrosulMount Petrosulaltitude 1 855 mPetrosul is an 1855-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, which is the "neighboring mountain" of Petros, as it is located "at arm's length" from...Polonyna RognieskaPolonyna Rognieskaaltitude 1 429 mRognieska is a meadow on the Chornohora mountain range (Ukrainian Carpathians), in the Rakhiv district of Zakarpattia region.Mount SheshulMount Sheshulaltitude 1 726 mSheshul is a 1,726-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, which is located in the western part of the Chornohora mountain range within the...

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