Dilove village — to Bohdan village, via Mount Pip Ivan Marmaroskyi

At a glance

A multi-day route of 42.4 km with 2,158 m of ascent from Dilove village to Bohdan village. Estimated time: 2 days of 6–9 h of walking (about 14 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–18 kmClimb of 1,530 m to Mount Pip Ivan of Marmarosh (1,936 m)
2. 18–21 kmDescent of 410 m (down to 1,487 m)
3. 21–30 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,400–1,530 m
4. 30–42 kmDescent of 990 m to Bohdan village

Steepest kilometre: km 19–20, a descent of 280 m (≈28%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 1, 3, 4, 11, 14, 15, 16, 20, 23 and 24 etc.. There are no springs between km 30 and 40 — carry at least 1.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Cabin (Dilove) (km 3), Hunters' lodge (Kruhlyi) (km 9), Carpathian Biosphere Reserve house (km 16), Hut on Polonyna Lysycha (km 16), Border guards' hut below Mount Mezhypotoky (km 30), Hut on Polonyna Dovha (km 31). Places to stay near the start: Rakhiv.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–16, ≈6 h — overnight: Hut on Polonyna Lysycha (hut)
2. Day 2: km 16–42, ≈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 8 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 17 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 time: 2 days of 6–9 h of walking (about 14 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 1, 3, 4, 11, 14, 15, 16, 20, 23 and 24 etc.. There are no springs between km 30 and 40 — carry at least 1.5 l of water. 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 9), Carpathian Biosphere Reserve house (km 16), Hut on Polonyna Lysycha (km 16), Border guards' hut below Mount Mezhypotoky (km 30), Hut on Polonyna Dovha (km 31). Places to stay near the start: Rakhiv. Possible overnight stops: Hut on Polonyna Lysycha (km 16).