Lazeshchyna village — to Kvasy village, via Mount Petros, Mount Sheshul

At a glance

A route of 31.6 km with 1,554 m of ascent from Lazeshchyna village to Kvasy village. Estimated walking time: about 10.5 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. 0–12 kmGentle ups and downs at 710–960 m
2. 12–18 kmClimb of 1,030 m to Mount Petros (2,020 m)
3. 18–25 kmDescent of 770 m to Ivan Franko University biological station
4. 25–28 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,120–1,220 m
5. 28–32 kmDescent of 550 m to Kvasy village

Steepest kilometre: km 17–18, a climb of 430 m (≈42%), near Mount Petros.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 20, 21, 23 and 24 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 10), Hut at Loshchyna (km 13), Hut below Mount Petros (km 16), Mountain shelter below Mount Petros (km 16), Mountain shelter below Mount Petros (2) (km 16), Hut on Polonyna Holovcheska (km 16), Ivan Franko University biological station (shelter) (km 25). Places to stay near the start: Lazeshchyna; near the finish: Kvasy.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–16, ≈5.5 h — overnight: Hut below Mount Petros (hut)
2. Day 2: km 16–32, ≈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 15 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 10.5 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 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 20, 21, 23 and 24 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 10), Hut at Loshchyna (km 13), Hut below Mount Petros (km 16), Mountain shelter below Mount Petros (km 16), Mountain shelter below Mount Petros (2) (km 16), Hut on Polonyna Holovcheska (km 16), Ivan Franko University biological station (shelter) (km 25). Places to stay near the start: Lazeshchyna; near the finish: Kvasy. Possible overnight stops: Hut below Mount Petros (km 16).