Bystrets village — to Yasinia, via Mount Shpytsi, Mount Hoverla, Mount Petros

At a glance

A multi-day route of 38.9 km with 2,192 m of ascent from Bystrets village to Yasinia. Estimated time: 2 days of 6–8 h of walking (about 13.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 790–940 m
2. 4–10 kmClimb of 870 m to Mount Shpytsi (1,863 m)
3. 10–18 kmAlong the ridge at 1,710–2,020 m, past Mount Turkul, Mount Dantsizh, Mount Breskul, Mount Hoverla
4. 18–24 kmDescent of 460 m (down to 1,518 m)
5. 24–25 kmClimb of 410 m to Mount Petros (2,020 m)
6. 25–39 kmDescent of 1,310 m to Yasinia

Steepest kilometre: km 24–25, a climb of 440 m (≈43%), near Mount Petros.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 4, 7, 12, 15, 17, 19, 20, 22, 23 and 29 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 19), “Carpathian Highlands” information and tourist centre (shelter) (km 21), Eco point “Peremychka” (hut) (km 21), Hut (Luhy) (km 22), Hut on Polonyna Shysa (km 31). Places to stay near the start: Verkhovyna; near the finish: Yasinya.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–19, ≈7.5 h — overnight: Eco point “At the foot of Hoverla” (hut) (hut)
2. Day 2: km 19–39, ≈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 20 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Bystrets village. Most places to stay near the start are in Verkhovyna. This is a one-way route: the finish is 28 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 6–8 h of walking (about 13.5 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 4, 7, 12, 15, 17, 19, 20, 22, 23 and 29 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 19), “Carpathian Highlands” information and tourist centre (shelter) (km 21), Eco point “Peremychka” (hut) (km 21), Hut (Luhy) (km 22), Hut on Polonyna Shysa (km 31). Places to stay near the start: Verkhovyna; near the finish: Yasinya. Possible overnight stops: Eco point “At the foot of Hoverla” (hut) (km 19).