Lazeshchyna village — to Hoverla village, via Mount Petros, Mount Hoverla

At a glance

A multi-day route of 44.6 km with 2,019 m of ascent from Lazeshchyna village to Hoverla village. Estimated time: 2 days of 6–9 h of walking (about 14.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–11 kmGentle ups and downs at 720–940 m
2. 11–20 kmClimb of 1,030 m to Mount Petros (2,020 m)
3. 20–21 kmDescent of 430 m (down to 1,535 m)
4. 21–26 kmAlong the ridge at 1,510–1,560 m
5. 26–28 kmClimb of 450 m to Mount Hoverla (2,061 m)
6. 28–45 kmDescent of 1,250 m to Hoverla village

Steepest kilometre: km 19–20, a climb of 430 m (≈40%), near Mount Petros.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 16, 21, 22, 24 and 25 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 9), Hut at Loshchyna (km 13), Mountain shelter below Mount Petros (km 16), Mountain shelter below Mount Petros (2) (km 16), Hut below Mount Petros (km 17), Hut on Polonyna Holovcheska (km 17), Hut (Luhy) (km 24) etc.. Places to stay near the start: Lazeshchyna.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–24, ≈8.5 h — overnight: Hut (Luhy) (hut)
2. Day 2: km 24–45, ≈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 15 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 20 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: 2 days of 6–9 h of walking (about 14.5 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 16, 21, 22, 24 and 25 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 9), Hut at Loshchyna (km 13), Mountain shelter below Mount Petros (km 16), Mountain shelter below Mount Petros (2) (km 16), Hut below Mount Petros (km 17), Hut on Polonyna Holovcheska (km 17), Hut (Luhy) (km 24) etc.. Places to stay near the start: Lazeshchyna. Possible overnight stops: Hut (Luhy) (km 24).