Bohdan villageloop, via Mount Pip Ivan Marmaroskyi, Mount Mika-Mare, Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi, Luhy village

At a glance

A multi-day loop route of 79.4 km with 3,621 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Bohdan village. Estimated time: 4 days of 5–8 h of walking (about 26 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–11 kmGentle ups and downs at 520–880 m
2. 11–15 kmClimb of 1,020 m to Mount Pip Ivan of Marmarosh (1,936 m)
3. 15–46 kmAlong the ridge at 1,350–1,900 m, past Mount Mezhypotoky, Mount Mala Nenieska, Mount Mika-Mare, Mount Steavul
4. 46–50 kmClimb of 610 m to Mount Pip Ivan of Chornohora (2,028 m)
5. 50–59 kmDescent of 1,060 m to Mountain shelter
6. 59–79 kmGentle ups and downs at 520–900 m

Steepest kilometre: km 13–14, a climb of 420 m (≈41%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 8, 11, 18, 20, 22, 31, 33, 35, 37 and 39 etc.. There are no springs between km 66 and 79 — carry at least 2 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut at Dovhyi (km 6), Administrative building (km 9), Hut on Mount Shchivnyk (km 42), Mountain shelter on Mount Vykhid (km 44), Mountain shelter “White Elephant” (km 50), Mountain shelter (Luhy) (km 60), Mountain shelter at Komen (km 60), Hut (Luhy, 5) (km 60).

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–16, ≈6.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
2. Day 2: km 16–36, ≈6.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
3. Day 3: km 36–50, ≈5.5 h — overnight: Mountain shelter “White Elephant” (hut)
4. Day 4: km 50–79, ≈7.5 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 27 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Bohdan village. This is a loop: it brings you back to the start.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?

Estimated time: 4 days of 5–8 h of walking (about 26 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 8, 11, 18, 20, 22, 31, 33, 35, 37 and 39 etc.. There are no springs between km 66 and 79 — carry at least 2 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Where can I stay overnight?

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut at Dovhyi (km 6), Administrative building (km 9), Hut on Mount Shchivnyk (km 42), Mountain shelter on Mount Vykhid (km 44), Mountain shelter “White Elephant” (km 50), Mountain shelter (Luhy) (km 60), Mountain shelter at Komen (km 60), Hut (Luhy, 5) (km 60). Possible overnight stops: Mountain shelter “White Elephant” (km 50).