Dilove villageloop, via Mount Pip Ivan Marmaroskyi, Mount Zherban

At a glance

A multi-day loop route of 50.5 km with 1,820 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Dilove village. Estimated time: 2 days of 7–8 h of walking (about 15.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–11 kmGentle ups and downs at 370–630 m
2. 11–25 kmClimb of 1,310 m to Mount Pip Ivan of Marmarosh (1,936 m)
3. 25–39 kmDescent of 1,420 m (down to 506 m)
4. 39–50 kmGentle ups and downs at 380–510 m

Steepest kilometre: km 37–39, a descent of 320 m (≈24%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 3, 5, 6, 8, 16, 20, 22, 23 and 28 etc.. There are no springs between km 8 and 16 — carry at least 2 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hunters' lodge (Kruhlyi) (km 15), Carpathian Biosphere Reserve house (km 22), Hut on Polonyna Lysycha (km 23), Mountain shelter “Stuhna” (km 33), Cabin (Dilove) (km 47). Places to stay near the finish: Rakhiv.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–23, ≈7.5 h — overnight: Hut on Polonyna Lysycha (hut)
2. Day 2: km 23–50, ≈8 h — finish

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: Dilove 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: 2 days of 7–8 h of walking (about 15.5 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 3, 5, 6, 8, 16, 20, 22, 23 and 28 etc.. There are no springs between km 8 and 16 — 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: Hunters' lodge (Kruhlyi) (km 15), Carpathian Biosphere Reserve house (km 22), Hut on Polonyna Lysycha (km 23), Mountain shelter “Stuhna” (km 33), Cabin (Dilove) (km 47). Places to stay near the finish: Rakhiv. Possible overnight stops: Hut on Polonyna Lysycha (km 23).