Lazeshchyna village — to Yasinia, via Kozmeshchyk, Mount Petros

At a glance

A route of 33.7 km with 1,717 m of ascent from Lazeshchyna village to Yasinia. Estimated walking time: about 11.5 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. 0–3 kmClimb of 180 m (up to 935 m)
2. 3–4 kmDescent of 170 m to Mountain shelter “Kozmishchyk”
3. 4–14 kmGentle ups and downs at 760–1,100 m
4. 14–19 kmClimb of 900 m to Mount Petros (2,020 m)
5. 19–34 kmDescent of 1,320 m to Yasinia

Steepest kilometre: km 18–19, a climb of 410 m (≈38%), near Mount Petros.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 5, 8, 9, 11, 12, 16, 18, 23, 25 and 27 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter “Kozmishchyk” (km 4), Mountain shelter “Kozmeshchyk” (km 9), Hut at Loshchyna (km 13), Mountain shelter below Mount Petros (km 16), Mountain shelter below Mount Petros (2) (km 16), Hut below Mount Petros (km 17), Hut on Polonyna Holovcheska (km 17), Hut on Polonyna Shysa (km 26) etc.. Places to stay near the start: Lazeshchyna; near the finish: Yasinya.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–16, ≈6 h — overnight: Mountain shelter below Mount Petros (hut)
2. Day 2: km 16–34, ≈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 6 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Lazeshchyna village. Most places to stay near the start are in Lazeshchyna. 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 11.5 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 5, 8, 9, 11, 12, 16, 18, 23, 25 and 27 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Where can I stay overnight?

Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter “Kozmishchyk” (km 4), Mountain shelter “Kozmeshchyk” (km 9), Hut at Loshchyna (km 13), Mountain shelter below Mount Petros (km 16), Mountain shelter below Mount Petros (2) (km 16), Hut below Mount Petros (km 17), Hut on Polonyna Holovcheska (km 17), Hut on Polonyna Shysa (km 26) etc.. Places to stay near the start: Lazeshchyna; near the finish: Yasinya. Possible overnight stops: Mountain shelter below Mount Petros (km 16).