Kozmeshchyk – Mount Petros

At a glance

A one-day route of 12.5 km with 1,319 m of ascent from Kozmeshchyk to Mount Petros. Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–8 kmGentle ups and downs at 750–1,070 m
2. 8–12 kmClimb of 910 m to Mount Petros (2,020 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 11–12, a climb of 430 m (≈43%), near Mount Petros.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 2, 4, 5, 7, 8 and 10.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter “Kozmishchyk” (km 0), Mountain shelter “Kozmeshchyk” (km 5), Hut at Loshchyna (km 8), Hut below Mount Petros (km 11), Mountain shelter below Mount Petros (km 11), Mountain shelter below Mount Petros (2) (km 11), Hut on Polonyna Holovcheska (km 11). Places to stay near the start: Lazeshchyna.

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible.

Getting there

Start: Kozmeshchyk. Most places to stay near the start are in Lazeshchyna. This is a one-way route: the finish is 8 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 2, 4, 5, 7, 8 and 10.

Where can I stay overnight?

Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter “Kozmishchyk” (km 0), Mountain shelter “Kozmeshchyk” (km 5), Hut at Loshchyna (km 8), Hut below Mount Petros (km 11), Mountain shelter below Mount Petros (km 11), Mountain shelter below Mount Petros (2) (km 11), Hut on Polonyna Holovcheska (km 11). Places to stay near the start: Lazeshchyna.