Vorokhta — to Kvasy village, via Zaroslyak base, Mount Hoverla, Mount Petros

At a glance

A multi-day route of 40.8 km with 2,053 m of ascent from Vorokhta to Kvasy village. Estimated time: 2 days of 6–7 h of walking (about 13.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–8 kmGentle ups and downs at 830–980 m
2. 8–16 kmClimb of 1,070 m to Mount Hoverla (2,061 m)
3. 16–18 kmDescent of 420 m to “Carpathian Highlands” information and tourist centre
4. 18–22 kmAlong the ridge at 1,510–1,590 m
5. 22–23 kmClimb of 420 m to Mount Petros (2,020 m)
6. 23–41 kmDescent of 1,440 m to Kvasy village

Steepest kilometre: km 22–23, a climb of 420 m (≈40%), near Mount Petros.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 6, 8, 13, 14, 17, 18, 20, 21, 25 and 27 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Eco point “At the foot of Hoverla” (hut) (km 17), “Carpathian Highlands” information and tourist centre (shelter) (km 19), Eco point “Peremychka” (hut) (km 19), Hut (Luhy) (km 20), Ivan Franko University biological station (shelter) (km 33). Places to stay near the start: Vorokhta; near the finish: Kvasy.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–19, ≈7 h — overnight: “Carpathian Highlands” information and tourist centre (shelter) (hut)
2. Day 2: km 19–41, ≈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 15 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Vorokhta. This is a one-way route: the finish is 27 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 6–7 h of walking (about 13.5 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 6, 8, 13, 14, 17, 18, 20, 21, 25 and 27 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Where can I stay overnight?

Huts and shelters near the trail: Eco point “At the foot of Hoverla” (hut) (km 17), “Carpathian Highlands” information and tourist centre (shelter) (km 19), Eco point “Peremychka” (hut) (km 19), Hut (Luhy) (km 20), Ivan Franko University biological station (shelter) (km 33). Places to stay near the start: Vorokhta; near the finish: Kvasy. Possible overnight stops: “Carpathian Highlands” information and tourist centre (shelter) (km 19).