Zaroslyak base — to Yasinia, via Lake Nesamovyte, Mount Turkul, Mount Hoverla, Mount Petros

At a glance

A route of 32.8 km with 1,864 m of ascent from Zaroslyak base to Yasinia. 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

1. 0–14 kmClimb of 730 m to Mount Hoverla (2,061 m)
2. 14–16 kmDescent of 460 m to “Carpathian Highlands” information and tourist centre
3. 16–20 kmAlong the ridge at 1,510–1,560 m
4. 20–22 kmClimb of 420 m to Mount Petros (2,020 m)
5. 22–33 kmDescent of 1,320 m to Yasinia

Steepest kilometre: km 21–22, a climb of 420 m (≈40%), near Mount Petros.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 7, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 25 and 28. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Eco point “At the foot of Hoverla” (hut) (km 14), “Carpathian Highlands” information and tourist centre (shelter) (km 16), Eco point “Peremychka” (hut) (km 16), Hut (Luhy) (km 18), Hut on Polonyna Shysa (km 28). Places to stay near the start: Vorokhta; near the finish: Yasinya.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–14, ≈5.5 h — overnight: Eco point “At the foot of Hoverla” (hut) (hut)
2. Day 2: km 14–33, ≈6 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 19 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Zaroslyak base. Most places to stay near the start are in Vorokhta. This is a one-way route: the finish is 17 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 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 0, 7, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 25 and 28. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Where can I stay overnight?

Huts and shelters near the trail: Eco point “At the foot of Hoverla” (hut) (km 14), “Carpathian Highlands” information and tourist centre (shelter) (km 16), Eco point “Peremychka” (hut) (km 16), Hut (Luhy) (km 18), Hut on Polonyna Shysa (km 28). Places to stay near the start: Vorokhta; near the finish: Yasinya. Possible overnight stops: Eco point “At the foot of Hoverla” (hut) (km 14).