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Keveliv village – Mount Petros

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12.7 kmLength
847 mAscent
539 mDescent
1 287 mMax. altitude
581 mMin. altitude

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Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences

Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Yasinya
Cottage
TysaBorkut
from 4,620 UAH per night
Hotel
Гостинний дім
from 1,570 UAH per night
Hotel
PETROS
from 900 UAH per night
Hotel
Cube
from 1,350 UAH per night
Hotel
Казка Карпат
from 1,870 UAH per night
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Дубок
from 1,430 UAH per night
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About the trail

Route Keveliv village – Mount Petros. Has yellow marking (local route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked local tourist route. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. The length of the route is 12.7 km. Location: mountain range — Chornohora, Zakarpattia region.

Attention: part of the route has not yet been mapped in OpenStreetMap, so the line on the map has gaps. On the ground, orient yourself by the marking signs.

At a glance

A one-day route of 12.7 km with 847 m of ascent from Keveliv village to Mount Petros. Estimated walking time: about 4.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.

Route stages

  1. 0–9 kmClimb of 660 m (up to 1,247 m)
  2. 9–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,210–1,260 m
  3. 10–13 kmDescent of 350 m to Mount Petros

Steepest kilometre: km 10–11, a descent of 120 m (≈15%), near Ivan Franko University biological station.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 1, 8, 9 and 10. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Shumnieska (km 8), Ivan Franko University biological station (shelter) (km 10), Hut below Mount Sheshul (km 12). Places to stay near the start: Yasinya.

When to go

Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.

Getting there

Start: Keveliv village. Most places to stay near the start are in Yasinya. This is a one-way route: the finish is 5 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 4.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 1, 8, 9 and 10. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Shumnieska (km 8), Ivan Franko University biological station (shelter) (km 10), Hut below Mount Sheshul (km 12). Places to stay near the start: Yasinya.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring (Trostyanets, 35)km 1.4 from the start · Not verified · 652 m
  2. Spring (Drahobrat, 8)km 9.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 140 m
  3. Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Shumnieskakm 9.8 from the start · Standing · 1 152 m
  4. Spring below Mount Sheshul (4)km 11 from the start · 150 m off the path · Not verified · 1 294 m
  5. Spring below Mount Sheshul (3)km 11.4 from the start · Not verified · 1 243 m
  6. Drinking water (Drahobrat)km 12.6 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 1 206 m
  7. Ivan Franko University biological station (shelter)km 12.6 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 1 212 m
  8. Hut below Mount Sheshulkm 14.5 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 1 308 m

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