Yasinia — to Dzembronia village, via Mount Petros, Mount Hoverla, Mount Dzembronia, Mount Smotrych

At a glance

A multi-day route of 47.1 km with 2,873 m of ascent from Yasinia to Dzembronia village. Estimated time: 2 days of 7–10 h of walking (about 16.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–12 kmClimb of 1,280 m to Mount Petros (2,020 m)
2. 12–16 kmDescent of 430 m to Eco point “Peremychka”
3. 16–19 kmClimb of 480 m to Mount Hoverla (2,061 m)
4. 19–38 kmAlong the ridge at 1,750–2,010 m, past Mount Turkul, Mount Rebra, Mount Brebeneskul, Mount Menchul
5. 38–43 kmDescent of 1,000 m (down to 859 m)
6. 43–47 kmGentle ups and downs at 710–860 m

Steepest kilometre: km 12–13, a descent of 390 m (≈38%), near Mount Petros.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 2, 6, 8, 13, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23 and 26 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 6), Hut (Luhy) (km 15), Eco point “Peremychka” (hut) (km 16), “Carpathian Highlands” information and tourist centre (shelter) (km 17), Eco point “At the foot of Hoverla” (hut) (km 18), Cabin “The Dairy” (km 41). Places to stay near the start: Yasinya; near the finish: Verkhovyna.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–18, ≈7.5 h — overnight: Eco point “At the foot of Hoverla” (hut) (hut)
2. Day 2: km 18–47, ≈9 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 31 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 33 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 7–10 h of walking (about 16.5 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 2, 6, 8, 13, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23 and 26 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 6), Hut (Luhy) (km 15), Eco point “Peremychka” (hut) (km 16), “Carpathian Highlands” information and tourist centre (shelter) (km 17), Eco point “At the foot of Hoverla” (hut) (km 18), Cabin “The Dairy” (km 41). Places to stay near the start: Yasinya; near the finish: Verkhovyna. Possible overnight stops: Eco point “At the foot of Hoverla” (hut) (km 18).