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

At a glance

A multi-day route of 37.9 km with 2,750 m of ascent from Dilove village to Kostylivka village. Estimated time: 2 days of 6–8 h of walking (about 14 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–6 kmGentle ups and downs at 360–520 m
2. 6–13 kmClimb of 890 m (up to 1,412 m)
3. 13–16 kmDescent of 120 m to Hut on Polonyna Shchevora
4. 16–20 kmClimb of 230 m (up to 1,521 m)
5. 20–31 kmDescent of 990 m (down to 536 m)
6. 31–38 kmGentle ups and downs at 380–540 m

Steepest kilometre: km 11–12, a climb of 450 m (≈40%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 16 and 18 etc.. There are no springs between km 21 and 30 — 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 4), Hut on Polonyna Shchevora (km 16), Hut below Mount Berlebashka (km 23), Hut on Polonyna Berlabashka (km 23), Hut (Kostylivka, 2) (km 29), Hut (Kostylivka) (km 33). Places to stay near the start and finish: Rakhiv.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–16, ≈7.5 h — overnight: Hut on Polonyna Shchevora (hut)
2. Day 2: km 16–38, ≈6.5 h — finish

When to go

Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.

Getting there

Start: Dilove village. Most places to stay near the start are in Rakhiv. This is a one-way route: the finish is 8 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 6–8 h of walking (about 14 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 16 and 18 etc.. There are no springs between km 21 and 30 — 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 4), Hut on Polonyna Shchevora (km 16), Hut below Mount Berlebashka (km 23), Hut on Polonyna Berlabashka (km 23), Hut (Kostylivka, 2) (km 29), Hut (Kostylivka) (km 33). Places to stay near the start and finish: Rakhiv. Possible overnight stops: Hut on Polonyna Shchevora (km 16).