Zaroslyak base — to Kozmeshchyk, via Mount Hoverla, Mount Petros

At a glance

A one-day route of 21.8 km with 1,449 m of ascent from Zaroslyak base to Kozmeshchyk. Estimated walking time: about 8 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–4 kmClimb of 720 m to Mount Hoverla (2,061 m)
2. 4–6 kmDescent of 420 m to “Carpathian Highlands” information and tourist centre
3. 6–10 kmAlong the ridge at 1,520–1,590 m
4. 10–11 kmClimb of 370 m to Mount Petros (2,020 m)
5. 11–18 kmDescent of 1,010 m (down to 949 m)
6. 18–22 kmGentle ups and downs at 830–950 m

Steepest kilometre: km 11–12, a descent of 430 m (≈42%), near Mount Petros.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1, 4, 6, 7, 9, 14, 17, 19 and 20 etc.. 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 4), “Carpathian Highlands” information and tourist centre (shelter) (km 6), Eco point “Peremychka” (hut) (km 6), Hut (Luhy) (km 7), Hut on Polonyna Holovcheska (km 13), Hut below Mount Petros (km 13), Mountain shelter below Mount Petros (km 14), Mountain shelter below Mount Petros (2) (km 14) etc.. Places to stay near the start: Vorokhta; near the finish: Lazeshchyna.

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 11 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 8 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 8 h, not counting stops.

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1, 4, 6, 7, 9, 14, 17, 19 and 20 etc.. 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 4), “Carpathian Highlands” information and tourist centre (shelter) (km 6), Eco point “Peremychka” (hut) (km 6), Hut (Luhy) (km 7), Hut on Polonyna Holovcheska (km 13), Hut below Mount Petros (km 13), Mountain shelter below Mount Petros (km 14), Mountain shelter below Mount Petros (2) (km 14) etc.. Places to stay near the start: Vorokhta; near the finish: Lazeshchyna.