Yasinia — to Shybene village, via Mount Petros, Mount Hoverla, Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi

At a glance

A multi-day route of 48.8 km with 3,120 m of ascent from Yasinia to Shybene village. Estimated time: 2 days of 8–10 h of walking (about 17.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–13 kmClimb of 1,300 m to Mount Petros (2,020 m)
2. 13–14 kmDescent of 430 m (down to 1,543 m)
3. 14–18 kmAlong the ridge at 1,510–1,580 m
4. 18–20 kmClimb of 450 m to Mount Hoverla (2,061 m)
5. 20–39 kmAlong the ridge at 1,720–2,020 m, past Mount Rebra, Mount Brebeneskul, Mount Menchul, Mount Pip Ivan of Chornohora
6. 39–49 kmDescent of 1,130 m to Shybene village

Steepest kilometre: km 13–14, a descent of 450 m (≈44%), near Mount Petros.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 2, 3, 6, 9, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19 and 21 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), Hut (Luhy) (km 17), Eco point “Peremychka” (hut) (km 18), “Carpathian Highlands” information and tourist centre (shelter) (km 18), Eco point “At the foot of Hoverla” (hut) (km 20), Mountain shelter “White Elephant” (km 38), Hut “Maricheika” (km 42) etc.. Places to stay near the start: Yasinya.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–20, ≈8 h — overnight: Eco point “At the foot of Hoverla” (hut) (hut)
2. Day 2: km 20–49, ≈9.5 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 33 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 39 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 8–10 h of walking (about 17.5 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 2, 3, 6, 9, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19 and 21 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), Hut (Luhy) (km 17), Eco point “Peremychka” (hut) (km 18), “Carpathian Highlands” information and tourist centre (shelter) (km 18), Eco point “At the foot of Hoverla” (hut) (km 20), Mountain shelter “White Elephant” (km 38), Hut “Maricheika” (km 42) etc.. Places to stay near the start: Yasinya. Possible overnight stops: Eco point “At the foot of Hoverla” (hut) (km 20).