Yasinia — to Vorokhta, via Mount Petros, Mount Hoverla

At a glance

A multi-day route of 51.7 km with 2,112 m of ascent from Yasinia to Vorokhta. Estimated time: 2 days of 7–9 h of walking (about 16.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–15 kmClimb of 1,330 m to Mount Petros (2,020 m)
2. 15–16 kmDescent of 390 m (down to 1,588 m)
3. 16–20 kmAlong the ridge at 1,530–1,590 m
4. 20–23 kmClimb of 460 m to Mount Hoverla (2,061 m)
5. 23–30 kmDescent of 1,010 m (down to 1,008 m)
6. 30–52 kmGentle ups and downs at 740–1,010 m

Steepest kilometre: km 15–16, a descent of 420 m (≈40%), near Mount Petros.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 16, 18, 20, 22 and 25 etc.. There are no springs between km 33 and 48 — carry at least 2 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Shysa (km 8), Hut (Luhy) (km 19), Eco point “Peremychka” (hut) (km 20), “Carpathian Highlands” information and tourist centre (shelter) (km 20), Eco point “At the foot of Hoverla” (hut) (km 22). Places to stay near the start: Yasinya; near the finish: Vorokhta.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–22, ≈8.5 h — overnight: Eco point “At the foot of Hoverla” (hut) (hut)
2. Day 2: km 22–52, ≈8 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 13 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 15 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 7–9 h of walking (about 16.5 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 16, 18, 20, 22 and 25 etc.. There are no springs between km 33 and 48 — carry at least 2 l of water. 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 8), Hut (Luhy) (km 19), Eco point “Peremychka” (hut) (km 20), “Carpathian Highlands” information and tourist centre (shelter) (km 20), Eco point “At the foot of Hoverla” (hut) (km 22). Places to stay near the start: Yasinya; near the finish: Vorokhta. Possible overnight stops: Eco point “At the foot of Hoverla” (hut) (km 22).