Shumnieska polonyna, via Mount Petros and Mount Hoverla to Kozneska polonyna
About the route:
Route Shumnieska polonyna, via Mount Petros and Mount Hoverla to Kozneska polonyna. Warning! This route is unmarked (it may be partially marked)! Unmarked routes are not equipped with: information boards; signposts; auxiliary signs (water, campsite, etc.). The decision to take the route is entirely your own responsibility! Trail length 15339m. Lowest point - 1381m., highest point - 2039m. Total elevation gain 1229m. Along the route you will see: Mount Sheshul, Mount Petrosul, Mount Petros, Mount Hoverla.
What to see along the route:
Sheshul is a 1,726-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, which is located in the western part of the Chornohora mountain range within the Carpathian Biosphere Reserve. The mountain is located on the territory of Rakhiv district of Zakarpattia region, in the northeast direction from the city of Rakhiv.
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Petrosul is an 1855-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, which is the "neighboring mountain" of Petros, as it is located "at arm's length" from it (in the northern direction).
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Mount Petros is the fourth highest (2020 m) peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians after Hoverla (2061), Brebeneskul (2035 m) and Pop Ivan Chornohirsky (2028 m). It is located in Rakhiv district of Zakarpattia region.
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Remember: Mount Hoverla has a difficult route and you need to prepare for the climb in advance. You need an experienced friend, company, or guide to go hiking on Hoverla, and it's best to make an appointment in advance.
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