Lazeshchyna village — to Kvasy village, via Kozmeshchyk, Mount Hoverla, Mount Petros

At a glance

A multi-day route of 38.8 km with 2,139 m of ascent from Lazeshchyna village to Kvasy village. Estimated time: 2 days of 6–7 h of walking (about 13.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–9 kmGentle ups and downs at 720–890 m
2. 9–16 kmClimb of 1,090 m to Mount Hoverla (2,061 m)
3. 16–22 kmDescent of 430 m (down to 1,509 m)
4. 22–24 kmClimb of 420 m to Mount Petros (2,020 m)
5. 24–39 kmDescent of 1,420 m to Kvasy village

Steepest kilometre: km 22–24, a climb of 420 m (≈40%), near Mount Petros.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 5, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20 and 22 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter “Kozmishchyk” (km 3), Mountain shelter “Kozmeshchyk” (km 9), Hut on Polonyna Hropa (2) (km 12), Eco point “At the foot of Hoverla” (hut) (km 17), “Carpathian Highlands” information and tourist centre (shelter) (km 19), Eco point “Peremychka” (hut) (km 19), Hut (Luhy) (km 20), Ivan Franko University biological station (shelter) (km 31). Places to stay near the start: Lazeshchyna; near the finish: Kvasy.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–17, ≈6.5 h — overnight: Eco point “At the foot of Hoverla” (hut) (hut)
2. Day 2: km 17–39, ≈6.5 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 17 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 16 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 time: 2 days of 6–7 h of walking (about 13.5 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 5, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20 and 22 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 3), Mountain shelter “Kozmeshchyk” (km 9), Hut on Polonyna Hropa (2) (km 12), Eco point “At the foot of Hoverla” (hut) (km 17), “Carpathian Highlands” information and tourist centre (shelter) (km 19), Eco point “Peremychka” (hut) (km 19), Hut (Luhy) (km 20), Ivan Franko University biological station (shelter) (km 31). Places to stay near the start: Lazeshchyna; near the finish: Kvasy. Possible overnight stops: Eco point “At the foot of Hoverla” (hut) (km 17).