Lazeshchyna village — to Dzembronia village, via Mount Petros, Mount Hoverla, Mount Brebeneskul, Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi

At a glance

A multi-day route of 51.4 km with 3,007 m of ascent from Lazeshchyna village to Dzembronia village. Estimated time: 3 days of 4–7 h of walking (about 18 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 730–1,080 m
2. 10–15 kmClimb of 870 m to Mount Petros (2,020 m)
3. 15–19 kmDescent of 430 m to Hut
4. 19–22 kmClimb of 490 m to Mount Hoverla (2,061 m)
5. 22–42 kmAlong the ridge at 1,720–2,010 m, past Mount Rebra, Mount Brebeneskul, Mount Menchul, Mount Pip Ivan of Chornohora
6. 42–51 kmDescent of 1,120 m to Dzembronia village

Steepest kilometre: km 14–15, a climb of 430 m (≈41%), near Mount Petros.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 17, 18, 20 and 21 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter “Kozmishchyk” (km 1), Mountain shelter “Kozmeshchyk” (km 7), Hut at Loshchyna (km 10), Hut below Mount Petros (km 13), Mountain shelter below Mount Petros (2) (km 13), Mountain shelter below Mount Petros (km 13), Hut on Polonyna Holovcheska (km 14), Hut (Luhy) (km 19) etc.. Places to stay near the start: Lazeshchyna; near the finish: Dzembronia.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–19, ≈7 h — overnight: Hut (Luhy) (hut)
2. Day 2: km 19–31, ≈5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
3. Day 3: km 31–51, ≈6 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 32 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 26 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: 3 days of 4–7 h of walking (about 18 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 17, 18, 20 and 21 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 1), Mountain shelter “Kozmeshchyk” (km 7), Hut at Loshchyna (km 10), Hut below Mount Petros (km 13), Mountain shelter below Mount Petros (2) (km 13), Mountain shelter below Mount Petros (km 13), Hut on Polonyna Holovcheska (km 14), Hut (Luhy) (km 19) etc.. Places to stay near the start: Lazeshchyna; near the finish: Dzembronia. Possible overnight stops: Hut (Luhy) (km 19).