Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi — to Kvasy village, via Mount Hoverla, Mount Petros

At a glance

A route of 39.7 km with 1,720 m of ascent and 3,177 m of descent from Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi to Kvasy village. Estimated walking time: about 13 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 kmAlong the ridge at 1,710–2,010 m, past Mount Pip Ivan of Chornohora, Mount Brebeneskul, Mount Rebra, Mount Hoverla
2. 18–24 kmDescent of 440 m (down to 1,520 m)
3. 24–25 kmClimb of 420 m to Mount Petros (2,020 m)
4. 25–40 kmDescent of 1,440 m to Kvasy village

Steepest kilometre: km 24–25, a climb of 430 m (≈42%), near Mount Petros.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 1, 6, 9, 12, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21 and 23 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter “White Elephant” (km 0), Eco point “At the foot of Hoverla” (hut) (km 18), “Carpathian Highlands” information and tourist centre (shelter) (km 20), Eco point “Peremychka” (hut) (km 20), Hut (Luhy) (km 21), Ivan Franko University biological station (shelter) (km 32). Places to stay near the finish: Kvasy.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–18, ≈6.5 h — overnight: Eco point “At the foot of Hoverla” (hut) (hut)
2. Day 2: km 18–40, ≈6.5 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 29 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi. This is a one-way route: the finish is 29 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 13 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 1, 6, 9, 12, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21 and 23 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Where can I stay overnight?

Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter “White Elephant” (km 0), Eco point “At the foot of Hoverla” (hut) (km 18), “Carpathian Highlands” information and tourist centre (shelter) (km 20), Eco point “Peremychka” (hut) (km 20), Hut (Luhy) (km 21), Ivan Franko University biological station (shelter) (km 32). Places to stay near the finish: Kvasy. Possible overnight stops: Eco point “At the foot of Hoverla” (hut) (km 18).