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Zaroslyak base – Mount Hoverla

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3.2 kmLength
77 mAscent
805 mDescent
2 031 mMax. altitude
1 264 mMin. altitude

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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Vorokhta
Hotel
У Кума
from 990 UAH per night
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Chalet Galicia
from 8,500 UAH per night
Cottage
Мирослава
from 3,720 UAH per night
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Мисливська Вежа
from 1,540 UAH per night
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Під Говерлою
from 1,540 UAH per night
Hotel
Буков'ян
from 1,800 UAH per night
Near the finish · Vorokhta
Hotel
Training and Sports Base "Zaroslyak" at Hoverla
Hotel
Біля Говерли
from 1,320 UAH per night
Hotel
Hotel "Desyatka" Vorokhta (near Hoverlyansky Checkpoint)
Homestead
Homestead "PID YAVOROM" Vorokhta (Tenth Kilometer)
Homestead
Homestead "SWEET HOME" Vorokhta (Tenth Kilometer)
Cottage
Cottage "Try Hory" Vorokhta (Tenth Kilometer)
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About the trail

Route Zaroslyak base – Mount Hoverla. Has blue marking (most notable or interesting routes). Along the route you will see: Mount Hoverla.

At a glance

A short route of 3.2 km with 77 m of ascent and 805 m of descent from Mount Hoverla to Zaroslyak base. Estimated walking time: about 1 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: blue.

Route stages

  1. 0–3 kmDescent of 730 m to Zaroslyak base

Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a descent of 400 m (≈40%), near Mount Hoverla.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 1.5 and 3. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Places to stay near the finish: Vorokhta.

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible.

Getting there

Start: Mount Hoverla. This is a one-way route: the finish is 3 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 1 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 1.5 and 3. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Places to stay near the finish: Vorokhta.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Mount Velyka Kozmeska (4)km 1.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 503 m
  2. Drinking water below Mount Velyka Kozmeska (2)km 2.6 from the start · 280 m off the path · Not verified · 1 348 m
  3. Spring below Mount Velyka Kozmeska (10)km 3.2 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 1 272 m

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