Kozmeshchyk — to Mount Petros, via Holovcheska polonyna

At a glance

A one-day loop route of 17.7 km with 1,247 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Kozmeshchyk. Estimated walking time: about 6.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–9 kmClimb of 1,110 m to Mount Petros (2,020 m)
2. 9–18 kmDescent of 1,120 m to Mountain shelter “Kozmeshchyk”

Steepest kilometre: km 8–9, a climb of 430 m (≈40%), near Mount Petros.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 3, 7, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter below Mount Petros (2) (km 7), Mountain shelter below Mount Petros (km 7), Hut on Polonyna Holovcheska (km 7), Hut below Mount Petros (km 12), Hut at Loshchyna (km 14), Mountain shelter “Kozmeshchyk” (km 18).

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 4 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Kozmeshchyk. 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 walking time: about 6.5 h, not counting stops.

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 3, 7, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18.

Where can I stay overnight?

Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter below Mount Petros (2) (km 7), Mountain shelter below Mount Petros (km 7), Hut on Polonyna Holovcheska (km 7), Hut below Mount Petros (km 12), Hut at Loshchyna (km 14), Mountain shelter “Kozmeshchyk” (km 18).