Hoverla village — to Yasinia, via Mount Turkul, Mount Hoverla, Mount Petros

At a glance

A route of 33.4 km with 2,358 m of ascent from Hoverla village to Yasinia. Estimated walking time: about 12.5 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

1. 0–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 660–790 m
2. 4–10 kmClimb of 1,100 m to Mount Turkul (1,933 m)
3. 10–15 kmAlong the ridge at 1,710–2,010 m, past Mount Dantsizh, Mount Pozhyzhevska, Mount Breskul, Mount Hoverla
4. 15–19 kmDescent of 490 m to Hut
5. 19–23 kmClimb of 440 m to Mount Petros (2,020 m)
6. 23–33 kmDescent of 1,310 m to Yasinia

Steepest kilometre: km 22–23, a climb of 430 m (≈41%), near Mount Petros.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 1, 3, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19, 21, 26 and 29. There are no springs between km 3 and 13 — carry at least 2.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Turkulska (km 7), Eco point “At the foot of Hoverla” (hut) (km 16), “Carpathian Highlands” information and tourist centre (shelter) (km 18), Eco point “Peremychka” (hut) (km 18), Hut (Luhy) (km 19), Hut on Polonyna Shysa (km 29). Places to stay near the finish: Yasinya.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–16, ≈7 h — overnight: Eco point “At the foot of Hoverla” (hut) (hut)
2. Day 2: km 16–33, ≈5.5 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 18 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Hoverla village. This is a one-way route: the finish is 19 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 12.5 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 1, 3, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19, 21, 26 and 29. There are no springs between km 3 and 13 — carry at least 2.5 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 on Polonyna Turkulska (km 7), Eco point “At the foot of Hoverla” (hut) (km 16), “Carpathian Highlands” information and tourist centre (shelter) (km 18), Eco point “Peremychka” (hut) (km 18), Hut (Luhy) (km 19), Hut on Polonyna Shysa (km 29). Places to stay near the finish: Yasinya. Possible overnight stops: Eco point “At the foot of Hoverla” (hut) (km 16).