Yasinia – Mount Petros
Unmarked trailmore
It may be partly marked. Unmarked trails have no information boards, signposts or auxiliary signs (water, campsite, etc.). The decision to walk the trail is entirely your own responsibility.
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About the trail
Route Yasinia – Mount Petros. Along the route you will see: Mount Petrosul, Mount Petros.
At a glance
A one-day route of 12.5 km with 1,467 m of ascent from Yasinia to Mount Petros. Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–13 kmClimb of 1,380 m to Mount Petros (2,020 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 3–4, a climb of 210 m (≈19%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 5 and 7. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Shysa (km 5). Places to stay near the start: Yasinya.
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 4 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.
Getting there
Start: Yasinia. Most places to stay near the start are in Yasinya. This is a one-way route: the finish is 10 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 5 and 7. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Shysa (km 5). Places to stay near the start: Yasinya.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring (Yasinya, 9)km 4.5 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 1 252 m
- Hut on Polonyna Shysakm 4.6 from the start · 60 m off the path · Standing · 1 240 m
- Spring (Yasinya, 14)km 5.2 from the start · Not verified · 1 297 m
- Spring (Yasinya, 16)km 6.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 479 m
- Spring (Yasinya, 17)km 7.5 from the start · Not verified · 1 475 m
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What to see on the trail
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