Kvasy – Mount Petros
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It may be partly marked. Unmarked trails have no information boards, signposts or auxiliary signs (water, campsite, etc.). The decision to walk the trail is entirely your own responsibility.
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About the trail
Route Kvasy – Mount Petros. Along the route you will see: Mount Sheshul, Mount Petrosul, Mount Petros.
At a glance
A one-day route of 16 km with 1,905 m of ascent from Kvasy to Mount Petros. Estimated walking time: about 7 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmGentle ups and downs at 530–610 m
- 2–16 kmClimb of 1,390 m to Mount Petros (2,020 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 3–4, a climb of 230 m (≈23%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12 and 13. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Ivan Franko University biological station (shelter) (km 7). Places to stay near the start: Kvasy.
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 5 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.
Getting there
Start: Kvasy. 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.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 7 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12 and 13. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Ivan Franko University biological station (shelter) (km 7). Places to stay near the start: Kvasy.
Water and shelter on the route
- Mineral spring “Burkut-3”km 0.4 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 550 m
- Burkut springkm 1.4 from the start · 40 m off the path · Weak flow · 538 m
- Spring (Kvasy, 4)km 2.1 from the start · 40 m off the path · Not verified · 641 m
- Spring (Kvasy, 11)km 5.3 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 1 191 m
- Drinking water (Drahobrat)km 7.2 from the start · Not verified · 1 206 m
- Ivan Franko University biological station (shelter)km 7.2 from the start · 210 m off the path · Not verified · 1 212 m
- Spring below Mount Sheshulkm 8.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 337 m
- Spring below Mount Sheshul (5)km 9.2 from the start · Not verified · 1 422 m
- Spring below Mount Sheshul (9)km 9.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 487 m
- Spring below Mount Sheshul (15)km 11.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 594 m
- Spring below Mount Sheshul (17)km 12.3 from the start · 120 m off the path · Weak flow · 1 656 m
- Spring below Mount Sheshul (19)km 12.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 611 m
- Spring below Mount Sheshul (20)km 13.2 from the start · Not verified · 1 590 m
- Spring below Mount Sheshul (25)km 13.9 from the start · 150 m off the path · Not verified · 1 682 m
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What to see on the trail
Mount Sheshulaltitude 1 726 mSheshul is a 1,726-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, which is located in the western part of the Chornohora mountain range within the...
Mount Petrosulaltitude 1 855 mPetrosul is an 1855-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, which is the "neighboring mountain" of Petros, as it is located "at arm's length" from...
Mount Petrosaltitude 2 020 mMount Petros is the fourth highest (2020 m) peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians after Hoverla (2061), Brebeneskul (2035 m) and Pop Ivan Chornohirsky ...Trails nearby
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