Zaroslyak base — to Kvasy village, via Lake Nesamovyte, Mount Breskul, the Mount Hoverla traverse, Mount Petros

At a glance

A route of 37.8 km with 1,377 m of ascent from Zaroslyak base to Kvasy village. Estimated walking time: about 12 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. 0–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,340–1,390 m
2. 4–8 kmClimb of 450 m to High-mountainous Lake Nesamovite
3. 8–12 kmAlong the ridge at 1,730–1,900 m, past Mount Turkul, Mount Dantsizh, Mount Pozhyzhevska
4. 12–20 kmDescent of 350 m (down to 1,526 m)
5. 20–22 kmClimb of 450 m to Mount Petros (2,020 m)
6. 22–38 kmDescent of 1,420 m to Kvasy village

Steepest kilometre: km 21–22, a climb of 430 m (≈37%), near Mount Petros.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 6, 7, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18, 20, 24 and 26 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 15), “Carpathian Highlands” information and tourist centre (shelter) (km 17), Eco point “Peremychka” (hut) (km 17), Hut (Luhy) (km 18), Ivan Franko University biological station (shelter) (km 31). Places to stay near the start: Vorokhta; near the finish: Kvasy.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–18, ≈6 h — overnight: Hut (Luhy) (hut)
2. Day 2: km 18–38, ≈5.5 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 22 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Zaroslyak base. Most places to stay near the start are in Vorokhta. This is a one-way route: the finish is 19 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 12 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 6, 7, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18, 20, 24 and 26 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 15), “Carpathian Highlands” information and tourist centre (shelter) (km 17), Eco point “Peremychka” (hut) (km 17), Hut (Luhy) (km 18), Ivan Franko University biological station (shelter) (km 31). Places to stay near the start: Vorokhta; near the finish: Kvasy. Possible overnight stops: Hut (Luhy) (km 18).