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

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30.3 kmLength
2 301 mAscent
1 867 mDescent
2 023 mMax. altitude
117 mMin. altitude
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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Yasinya
Cottage
Pstrug House
from 6,000 UAH per night
Hotel
Міраж
from 900 UAH per night
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У Ярослава
from 1,320 UAH per night
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Суховія
from 1,300 UAH per night
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Серце Карпат
from 600 UAH per night
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Едельвейс
from 1,320 UAH per night
Near the finish · Kvasy
Hotel
PETROS
from 900 UAH per night
Hotel
Cube
from 1,350 UAH per night
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Дубок
from 1,430 UAH per night
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Mineral
from 421 UAH per night
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Гостинний дім
from 1,570 UAH per night
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Privat Guest House ZarinSki
from 1,120 UAH per night
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About the trail

Route Yasinia, via Mount Petros and Mount Sheshul to Kvasy village. Along the route you will see: Mount Petrosul, Mount Petros, Mount Sheshul.

At a glance

A route of 30.3 km with 2,301 m of ascent from Yasinia to Kvasy village. 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. 0–2 kmClimb of 570 m (up to 751 m)
  2. 2–6 kmGentle ups and downs at 750–950 m
  3. 6–15 kmClimb of 1,080 m to Mount Petros (2,020 m)
  4. 15–23 kmDescent of 780 m to Ivan Franko University biological station
  5. 23–26 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,180–1,230 m
  6. 26–30 kmDescent of 630 m to Kvasy village

Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a climb of 540 m (≈53%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, 17, 18, 20, 22 and 24 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Shysa (km 9), Ivan Franko University biological station (shelter) (km 23). Places to stay near the start: Yasinya; near the finish: Kvasy.

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–9, ≈4.5 h — overnight: Hut on Polonyna Shysa (hut)
  2. Day 2: km 9–30, ≈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 10 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Yasinia. Most places to stay near the start are in Yasinya. 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 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 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, 17, 18, 20, 22 and 24 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Shysa (km 9), Ivan Franko University biological station (shelter) (km 23). Places to stay near the start: Yasinya; near the finish: Kvasy. Possible overnight stops: Hut on Polonyna Shysa (km 9).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring (Yasinya, 10)km 4.2 from the start · Not verified · 870 m
  2. Spring (Yasinya, 12)km 5.4 from the start · 150 m off the path · Not verified · 921 m
  3. Spring (Yasinya, 11)km 7.6 from the start · 260 m off the path · Not verified · 1 107 m
  4. Hut on Polonyna Shysakm 8.6 from the start · 210 m off the path · Standing · 1 240 m
  5. Spring (Yasinya, 14)km 9 from the start · Not verified · 1 297 m
  6. Spring (Yasinya, 16)km 10.4 from the start · Not verified · 1 479 m
  7. Spring (Yasinya, 17)km 11.4 from the start · Not verified · 1 475 m
  8. Spring below Mount Sheshul (26)km 17 from the start · 150 m off the path · Not verified · 1 679 m

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