Lazeshchyna village — to Zaroslyak base, via Kozmeshchyk, Mount Petros, Mount Hoverla

At a glance

A route of 31.6 km with 2,164 m of ascent from Lazeshchyna village to Zaroslyak base. 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. 0–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 770–1,080 m
2. 10–16 kmClimb of 910 m to Mount Petros (2,020 m)
3. 16–18 kmDescent of 540 m (down to 1,444 m)
4. 18–25 kmAlong the ridge at 1,410–1,560 m
5. 25–28 kmClimb of 470 m to Mount Hoverla (2,061 m)
6. 28–32 kmDescent of 760 m to Zaroslyak base

Steepest kilometre: km 15–16, a climb of 510 m (≈43%), near Mount Petros.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 1, 5, 6, 8, 9, 13, 20, 22, 24 and 27 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter “Kozmeshchyk” (km 6), Hut at Loshchyna (km 10), Hut below Mount Petros (km 13), Mountain shelter below Mount Petros (2) (km 14), Mountain shelter below Mount Petros (km 14), Hut on Polonyna Holovcheska (km 20), Hut (Luhy) (km 23), Eco point “Peremychka” (hut) (km 25) etc.. Places to stay near the start: Lazeshchyna; near the finish: Vorokhta.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–14, ≈4.5 h — overnight: Mountain shelter below Mount Petros (hut)
2. Day 2: km 14–32, ≈7 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 13 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 11 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 1, 5, 6, 8, 9, 13, 20, 22, 24 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 “Kozmeshchyk” (km 6), Hut at Loshchyna (km 10), Hut below Mount Petros (km 13), Mountain shelter below Mount Petros (2) (km 14), Mountain shelter below Mount Petros (km 14), Hut on Polonyna Holovcheska (km 20), Hut (Luhy) (km 23), Eco point “Peremychka” (hut) (km 25) etc.. Places to stay near the start: Lazeshchyna; near the finish: Vorokhta. Possible overnight stops: Mountain shelter below Mount Petros (km 14).