Kvasy village — to Lazeshchyna village, via Mount Petros, Kozmeshchyk

At a glance

A route of 35.4 km with 1,599 m of ascent from Kvasy village to Lazeshchyna 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. 0–18 kmClimb of 1,440 m to Mount Petros (2,020 m)
2. 18–23 kmDescent of 1,050 m (down to 935 m)
3. 23–35 kmGentle ups and downs at 700–940 m

Steepest kilometre: km 18–19, a descent of 550 m (≈52%), near Mount Petros.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15 and 20 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Ivan Franko University biological station (shelter) (km 9), Hut on Polonyna Holovcheska (km 19), Mountain shelter below Mount Petros (km 20), Mountain shelter below Mount Petros (2) (km 20), Hut below Mount Petros (km 20), Hut at Loshchyna (km 22), Mountain shelter “Kozmeshchyk” (km 25), Mountain shelter “Kozmishchyk” (km 31). Places to stay near the start: Kvasy; near the finish: Lazeshchyna.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–19, ≈7.5 h — overnight: Hut on Polonyna Holovcheska (hut)
2. Day 2: km 19–35, ≈4 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 7 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Kvasy village. Most places to stay near the start are in Kvasy. 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 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 0, 2, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15 and 20 etc.. 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 9), Hut on Polonyna Holovcheska (km 19), Mountain shelter below Mount Petros (km 20), Mountain shelter below Mount Petros (2) (km 20), Hut below Mount Petros (km 20), Hut at Loshchyna (km 22), Mountain shelter “Kozmeshchyk” (km 25), Mountain shelter “Kozmishchyk” (km 31). Places to stay near the start: Kvasy; near the finish: Lazeshchyna. Possible overnight stops: Hut on Polonyna Holovcheska (km 19).