Yasinia — to Kvasy village, via Mount Petros, Mount Sheshul
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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, via Mount Petros and Mount Sheshul to Kvasy village. Along the route you will see: Mount Petrosul, Mount Petros, Mount Sheshul.
At a glance
A route of 30.3 km with 2,301 m of ascent from Yasinia to Kvasy village. Estimated walking time: about 11.5 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
- 0–2 kmClimb of 570 m (up to 751 m)
- 2–6 kmGentle ups and downs at 750–950 m
- 6–15 kmClimb of 1,080 m to Mount Petros (2,020 m)
- 15–23 kmDescent of 780 m to Ivan Franko University biological station
- 23–26 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,180–1,230 m
- 26–30 kmDescent of 630 m to Kvasy village
Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a climb of 540 m (≈53%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, 17, 18, 20, 22 and 24 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Shysa (km 9), Ivan Franko University biological station (shelter) (km 23). Places to stay near the start: Yasinya; near the finish: Kvasy.
A possible split into days:
- Day 1: km 0–9, ≈4.5 h — overnight: Hut on Polonyna Shysa (hut)
- Day 2: km 9–30, ≈7 h — finish
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 10 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.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 11.5 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 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, 17, 18, 20, 22 and 24 etc.. 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 9), Ivan Franko University biological station (shelter) (km 23). Places to stay near the start: Yasinya; near the finish: Kvasy. Possible overnight stops: Hut on Polonyna Shysa (km 9).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring (Yasinya, 10)km 4.2 from the start · Not verified · 870 m
- Spring (Yasinya, 12)km 5.4 from the start · 150 m off the path · Not verified · 921 m
- Spring (Yasinya, 11)km 7.6 from the start · 260 m off the path · Not verified · 1 107 m
- Hut on Polonyna Shysakm 8.6 from the start · 210 m off the path · Standing · 1 240 m
- Spring (Yasinya, 14)km 9 from the start · Not verified · 1 297 m
- Spring (Yasinya, 16)km 10.4 from the start · Not verified · 1 479 m
- Spring (Yasinya, 17)km 11.4 from the start · Not verified · 1 475 m
- Spring below Mount Sheshul (26)km 17 from the start · 150 m off the path · Not verified · 1 679 m
- Spring below Mount Sheshul (22)km 17.5 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 1 649 m
- Spring below Mount Sheshul (19)km 18.1 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 1 611 m
- Spring below Mount Sheshul (17)km 18.7 from the start · Weak flow · 1 656 m
- Spring below Mount Sheshul (9)km 19.6 from the start · 290 m off the path · Not verified · 1 487 m
- Spring below Mount Sheshulkm 21.6 from the start · 270 m off the path · Not verified · 1 337 m
- Spring (Drahobrat, 5)km 22.3 from the start · 150 m off the path · Not verified · 1 232 m
- Ivan Franko University biological station (shelter)km 22.4 from the start · 200 m off the path · Not verified · 1 212 m
- Spring (Kvasy, 12)km 23.9 from the start · Not verified · 1 200 m
- Spring (Kvasy, 10)km 26.3 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 909 m
- Spring (Kvasy, 4)km 27.8 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 641 m
- Burkut springkm 28.4 from the start · 90 m off the path · Weak flow · 538 m
- Spring (Kvasy, 2)km 29.5 from the start · 280 m off the path · Not verified · 568 m
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What to see on the trail
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