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Dilove village — to Mount Pip Ivan Marmaroskyi, via Lysycha polonyna

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19.4 kmLength
1 705 mAscent
172 mDescent
1 901 mMax. altitude
355 mMin. altitude
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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Rakhiv
Motel
Motel "Tys" Dilove
Cottage
Брендушка
from 1,700 UAH per night
Hotel
Camelot
from 800 UAH per night
Hotel
Гостинниця
from 950 UAH per night
Hotel
Rakhiv Hotel & Apartments
from 740 UAH per night
Hotel
Марта
from 1,000 UAH per night
Near the finish · Dilove
Cottage
Котедж "Мармароський гірський притулок" Ділове
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About the trail

Route Dilove village, via Lysycha polonyna to Mount Pip Ivan Marmaroskyi. Along the route you will see: Geographical centre of Europe, Dilove, Berlebashka Mountain, Polonyna Lysycha, Mount Pip Ivan of Marmarosh.

At a glance

A one-day route of 19.4 km with 1,705 m of ascent from Dilove village to Mount Pip Ivan Marmaroskyi. Estimated walking time: about 7.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–6 kmGentle ups and downs at 360–580 m
  2. 6–13 kmClimb of 800 m (up to 1,371 m)
  3. 13–17 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,370–1,510 m, past Berlebashka Mountain
  4. 17–19 kmClimb of 400 m to Mount Pip Ivan of Marmarosh (1,936 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 18–19, a climb of 230 m (≈23%), near Mount Pip Ivan of Marmarosh.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 2, 3, 5, 11, 14, 16 and 17. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Cabin (Dilove) (km 3), Hunters' lodge (Kruhlyi) (km 10), Hut on Polonyna Lysycha (km 16), Carpathian Biosphere Reserve house (km 17). Places to stay near the start: Rakhiv; near the finish: Dilove.

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 2 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Dilove village. Most places to stay near the start are in Rakhiv. This is a one-way route: the finish is 11 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.

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FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 7.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 2, 3, 5, 11, 14, 16 and 17. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Cabin (Dilove) (km 3), Hunters' lodge (Kruhlyi) (km 10), Hut on Polonyna Lysycha (km 16), Carpathian Biosphere Reserve house (km 17). Places to stay near the start: Rakhiv; near the finish: Dilove.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Drinking water (Dilove)km 1.8 from the start · 40 m off the path · Not verified · 403 m
  2. Spring (Dilove, 8)km 2.5 from the start · Not verified · 421 m
  3. Spring (Dilove, 9)km 3.1 from the start · Not verified · 428 m
  4. Cabin (Dilove)km 3.2 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 429 m
  5. Spring (Dilove, 11)km 3.5 from the start · Not verified · 452 m
  6. Spring (Dilove, 14)km 4.5 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 599 m
  7. Spring (Dilove, 17)km 4.9 from the start · 280 m off the path · Not verified · 658 m
  8. Hunters' lodge (Kruhlyi)km 9.6 from the start · Not verified · 916 m

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What to see on the trail

Geographical centre of Europe, DiloveGeographical centre of Europe, Dilovealtitude 357 mIt is one of the main attractions of Transcarpathia, as the sign of the geographical center of Europe is installed in this place. ...Berlebashka MountainBerlebashka Mountainaltitude 1 734 mBerlebashka is a mountain in the Rakhiv Mountains (part of the Marmarosh Mountains). It is located in the south of Rakhiv district, Zakarpattia...Polonyna LysychaPolonyna Lysychaaltitude 1 477 mThe Lysycha valley is located on the Marmoroska ridge of the Carpathians. It is located in Rakhiv district of Zakarpattia region near the Ukrainian...Mount Pip Ivan of MarmaroshMount Pip Ivan of Marmaroshaltitude 1 936 mPip Ivan of Marmarosh, 1936 meters high, is the highest peak of the Hutsul Alps, which are part of the Marmarosh mountain range of the majestic...

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