Yasinia — to Vorokhta, via Mount Petros, Mount Hoverla, Mount Kukul

At a glance

A multi-day route of 46.4 km with 2,788 m of ascent from Yasinia to Vorokhta. Estimated time: 2 days of 7–9 h of walking (about 16.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–14 kmClimb of 1,300 m to Mount Petros (2,020 m)
2. 14–20 kmDescent of 470 m to Eco point “Peremychka”
3. 20–23 kmClimb of 500 m to Mount Hoverla (2,061 m)
4. 23–28 kmDescent of 820 m (down to 1,192 m)
5. 28–34 kmClimb of 230 m to Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Kukul
6. 34–46 kmDescent of 680 m to Vorokhta

Steepest kilometre: km 14–16, a descent of 430 m (≈39%), near Mount Petros.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, 16, 17, 20, 22 and 24 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut “At Semen's” (km 0), Hut on Polonyna Shysa (km 7), Hut (Luhy) (km 18), Eco point “Peremychka” (hut) (km 20), “Carpathian Highlands” information and tourist centre (shelter) (km 20), Eco point “At the foot of Hoverla” (hut) (km 22), Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Kukul (km 34). Places to stay near the start: Yasinya; near the finish: Vorokhta.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–20, ≈7.5 h — overnight: “Carpathian Highlands” information and tourist centre (shelter) (hut)
2. Day 2: km 20–46, ≈8.5 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 14 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 16 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 7–9 h of walking (about 16.5 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, 16, 17, 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 “At Semen's” (km 0), Hut on Polonyna Shysa (km 7), Hut (Luhy) (km 18), Eco point “Peremychka” (hut) (km 20), “Carpathian Highlands” information and tourist centre (shelter) (km 20), Eco point “At the foot of Hoverla” (hut) (km 22), Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Kukul (km 34). Places to stay near the start: Yasinya; near the finish: Vorokhta. Possible overnight stops: “Carpathian Highlands” information and tourist centre (shelter) (km 20).