Climbing Hoverla

Climbing Hoverla is an exciting journey for tourists who want to test what they are capable of. This is the highest point of Ukraine. Several simple routes lead to the top of the mountain. Transfer-Bukovel will help you get to your destination quickly, safely and comfortably.

Climbing Hoverla: routes

The mountain is located between Zakarpattia and Ivano-Frankivsk regions. The most popular route starts from the Zaroslyak base. You can also rent trekking poles there. Simple equipment will greatly facilitate the ascent to Hoverla. We offer several route options that differ in level of difficulty.

Zaroslyak

It’s located near Vorokhta. The shortest routes to Hoverla start from there. Color markings: green, yellow, red, blue. You can get to Zaroslyak by taxi, own car, on foot, or order a convenient and inexpensive transfer to Hoverla in the company Transfer-Bukovel.

Green

Easy straight route for beginners. In about 2.5-3 hours 4.3 km of gentle road is overcome. You can go on a trip with a guide or yourself. The road is literally full of signs, so it’s hard to get lost. You can go hiking without special training.

Red

It starts at the point of the green route and connects at the top. The main difference – continues to the village Dembronya.

Blue

The shortest, but also the most difficult route. The road from Zaroslyak leads to the top, very steep, requires good physical training. Not suitable for the elderly, as well as children. Without agility, load resistance and weather whims, climbing Hoverla on this route is almost impossible. It stretches for 3.7 km, which you will spend approximately 2.5 – 3 hours.

Yellow

The longest, most colorful and interesting route. Suitable for those who want to try their hand. It winds through the mountain lake Nesamovyte, the mountain slopes of Breskul and Pozhizhevska. You can return to the tourist base by other routes. The length is 7.7 km. Tourists cover the road in 2 days.

From Lazeschyna

A long ascent starts from the railway station in Lazeshchyna. This route is perfect for beginners. With an easy walk tourists can reach the top. Mount Petros rises nearby, which offers a picturesque panorama.

Most of the route runs through thickets of forest, literally sprinkled with blackberries and strawberries. From the Gropa mountain meadow, which rises to 1350 m above sea level rises a panoramic view of the top of Hoverla. At the end of the route you can spend the night, refresh yourself and avoid the harsher weather in the tourist shelter “Kozmeschik”.

The 17.5 km long route is one of the most beautiful. It allows you to admire the magnificent mountain landscapes: coniferous forests, gentle and steep slopes, fabulous glades lost in the wilderness, deep gorges and flowering valleys.

Across mount Petros

Travelers will visit three “two thousanders”: Hoverla, Pip Ivan Chornohirsky and Petros. The route passes through the Chornohirsky ridge, Lake Nesamovite, high mountain lake Brebeneskul, sharp rocks Shpytsi and the stormy waterfall in Dzembronya. The path is 51 km long. It begins from Kvasy village located near Rakhiv. The ascent to Hoverla takes 4-6 days.

Climbing Hoverla: basic equipment

The mountain is rocky, so take the most comfortable shoes, completely closed (special shoes, non-massive sneakers). Choose comfortable sportswear (one that does not restrict movement).

Things to take:

• 1.5 liters of drinking water;
• raincoat;
• first aid kit – painkillers, iodine, cotton wool, plaster, bandage, hydrogen peroxide;
• food – sandwiches, chocolate bars, cookies, rations;
• sunscreen for exposed areas of the body (regardless of the season);
• windproof jacket;
• fleece – an alternative to a massive sweater;
• thermal underwear – prevents overheating, overcooling, removing excess moisture;
• hat – choose based on seasonality;
• sleeping bag, small tent;
• backpack;
• tableware.

These recommendations will help you properly prepare for the climb and get the most out of your trip.

Accommodation and meals

Tourists choose Vorokhta, Yaremche and hotels near the base “Zaroslyak”. Prices start from 400 UAH and depend on living conditions. You can have breakfast at your hotel or go to the market. Vendors offer pastries, homemade wine, hot dogs, tea and coffee. There is a mini-cafe on the territory of the base, which is prepared by Hutsul delicacies, as well as Ukrainian dishes. The nearest restaurants are located in Yaremche, Mykulychyn and Vorokhta.

Our experienced driver will help you get to Zaroslyak from Bukovel, Yaremche and any other point in the Carpathians. We organize appropriate transport (car, minibus or bus). Before the trip, the vehicles undergo a technical inspection.

We cooperate with travel and excursion agencies, so we will help you choose the ascent to Hoverla, taking into account your wishes and financial capabilities. We offer the best prices. Need more information? Call our operators for professional advice. Contact details are provided on the website. Book a transfer with Transfer Bukovel and go on unforgettable adventures.