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Yasinia — to Kvasy village, via Mount Petros

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32 kmLength
1 444 mAscent
1 615 mDescent
2 005 mMax. altitude
534 mMin. altitude
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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Yasinya
Hotel
У Олександра
from 1,850 UAH per night
Hotel
Карпатська орхідея
from 1,190 UAH per night
Cottage
4 Сезони
from 6,000 UAH per night
Hotel
Перлина Карпат
from 1,060 UAH per night
Hotel
Гуцульский край
from 1,190 UAH per night
Hotel
Ліра
from 1,060 UAH per night
Near the finish · Kvasy
Hotel
PETROS
from 900 UAH per night
Hotel
Cube
from 1,350 UAH per night
Hotel
Дубок
from 1,430 UAH per night
Hotel
Mineral
from 421 UAH per night
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Гостинний дім
from 1,570 UAH per night
Hotel
Privat Guest House ZarinSki
from 1,120 UAH per night
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About the trail

Route Yasinia, via Mount Petros to Kvasy village. Along the route you will see: Strukivska (Ascension) Church, Yasinia, Mount Petrosul, Mount Petros, Mount Sheshul.

At a glance

A route of 32 km with 1,444 m of ascent from Yasinia to Kvasy village. Estimated walking time: about 10.5 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

  1. 0–14 kmClimb of 1,280 m to Mount Petros (2,020 m)
  2. 14–24 kmDescent of 760 m to Ivan Franko University biological station
  3. 24–27 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,120–1,230 m
  4. 27–30 kmDescent of 520 m (down to 602 m)
  5. 30–32 kmGentle ups and downs at 540–610 m

Steepest kilometre: km 27–28, a descent of 210 m (≈19%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 16, 18, 21, 22 and 23 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut “At Semen's” (km 0), Hut on Polonyna Shysa (km 7), Ivan Franko University biological station (shelter) (km 23). Places to stay near the start: Yasinya; near the finish: Kvasy.

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–13, ≈5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  2. Day 2: km 13–32, ≈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 9 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 12 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 10.5 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 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 16, 18, 21, 22 and 23 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut “At Semen's” (km 0), Hut on Polonyna Shysa (km 7), Ivan Franko University biological station (shelter) (km 23). Places to stay near the start: Yasinya; near the finish: Kvasy.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Hut “At Semen's”km 0 from the start · 260 m off the path · Not verified · 645 m
  2. Spring (Yasinya, 10)km 2.3 from the start · Not verified · 870 m
  3. Spring (Yasinya, 12)km 3.4 from the start · 160 m off the path · Not verified · 921 m
  4. Spring (Yasinya, 11)km 5.8 from the start · 260 m off the path · Not verified · 1 107 m
  5. Hut on Polonyna Shysakm 6.8 from the start · 210 m off the path · Standing · 1 240 m
  6. Spring (Yasinya, 14)km 7.2 from the start · Not verified · 1 297 m
  7. Spring (Yasinya, 16)km 8.6 from the start · Not verified · 1 479 m
  8. Spring (Yasinya, 17)km 9.5 from the start · Not verified · 1 475 m

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