Kozmeshchykloop, via Mount Petros, Mount Hoverla

At a glance

A one-day loop route of 21.7 km with 1,357 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Kozmeshchyk. Estimated walking time: about 7.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–8 kmClimb of 650 m (up to 1,522 m)
2. 8–12 kmAlong the ridge at 1,510–1,570 m
3. 12–14 kmClimb of 440 m to Mount Hoverla (2,061 m)
4. 14–22 kmDescent of 1,130 m (down to 873 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 13–14, a climb of 260 m (≈25%), near Mount Hoverla.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1, 3, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 16 and 18 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter “Kozmeshchyk” (km 0), Hut at Loshchyna (km 3), Mountain shelter below Mount Petros (km 6), Mountain shelter below Mount Petros (2) (km 6), Hut below Mount Petros (km 7), Hut on Polonyna Holovcheska (km 7), Hut (Luhy) (km 10), Eco point “Peremychka” (hut) (km 12) etc..

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 10 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 7.5 h, not counting stops.

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1, 3, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 16 and 18 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Where can I stay overnight?

Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter “Kozmeshchyk” (km 0), Hut at Loshchyna (km 3), Mountain shelter below Mount Petros (km 6), Mountain shelter below Mount Petros (2) (km 6), Hut below Mount Petros (km 7), Hut on Polonyna Holovcheska (km 7), Hut (Luhy) (km 10), Eco point “Peremychka” (hut) (km 12) etc..