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Dilove village — to Hoverla village, via Mount Pip Ivan Marmaroskyi, Mount Chyvchyn, Shybene village, Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi, Mount Hoverla

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162.3 kmLength
5 379 mAscent
4 957 mDescent
2 020 mMax. altitude
317 mMin. altitude
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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Rakhiv
Cottage
Брендушка
from 1,700 UAH per night
Hotel
Camelot
from 800 UAH per night
Motel
Motel "Tys" Dilove
Cottage
Котедж "Мармароський гірський притулок" Ділове
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Rakhiv Hotel & Apartments
from 740 UAH per night
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Гостинниця
from 950 UAH per night
Near the finish · Kvasy
Hotel
Privat Guest House ZarinSki
from 1,120 UAH per night
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Mineral
from 421 UAH per night
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Дубок
from 1,430 UAH per night
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Cube
from 1,350 UAH per night
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PETROS
from 900 UAH per night
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Training and Sports Base "Zaroslyak" at Hoverla
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About the trail

Route Dilove village, via Mount Pip Ivan Marmaroskyi, Mount Chyvchyn, Shybene village, Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi and Mount Hoverla to Hoverla village. Along the route you will see: Geographical centre of Europe, Dilove, Mount Pip Ivan of Marmarosh, Mount Mala Nenieska, Mount Mika-Mare, Mount Birsenscu, Mount Steavul and 24 more.

At a glance

A multi-day route of 162.3 km with 5,379 m of ascent from Dilove village to Hoverla village. Estimated time: 7 days of 6–8 h of walking (about 49.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–22 kmClimb of 1,590 m to Mount Pip Ivan of Marmarosh (1,936 m)
  2. 22–83 kmAlong the ridge at 1,410–1,930 m, past Mount Mezhypotoky, Mount Mala Nenieska, Mount Mika-Mare, Mount Steavul
  3. 83–108 kmDescent of 890 m (down to 859 m)
  4. 108–121 kmClimb of 1,130 m to Mount Pip Ivan of Chornohora (2,028 m)
  5. 121–144 kmAlong the ridge at 1,720–2,020 m, past Mount Menchul, Mount Brebeneskul, Mount Rebra, Mount Hoverla
  6. 144–162 kmDescent of 1,270 m to Hoverla village

Steepest kilometre: km 7–9, a climb of 330 m (≈25%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 1, 4, 6, 20, 25, 29, 45, 47, 49 and 52 etc.. There are no springs between km 52 and 70 — carry at least 2.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Cabin (Dilove) (km 6), Hut on Polonyna Strungy (km 20), Hut on Polonyna Rehieska Velyka (km 56), Border guards' hut below Mount Kopylash (km 59), Hut on Polonyna Bercheska (km 60), Mountain shelter (Burkut) (km 66), Hut below Mount Chyvchyn (km 82), Hut on Polonyna Milkova (km 85) etc.. Places to stay near the start: Rakhiv.

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–20, ≈7 h — overnight: Hut on Polonyna Strungy (hut)
  2. Day 2: km 20–42, ≈7 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  3. Day 3: km 42–66, ≈6.5 h — overnight: Mountain shelter (Burkut) (hut)
  4. Day 4: km 66–91, ≈7 h — overnight: Hut (Khutir Burkut, 2) (hut)
  5. Day 5: km 91–115, ≈7.5 h — overnight: Hut on Polonyna Vesnarka (4) (hut)
  6. Day 6: km 115–137, ≈7 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  7. Day 7: km 137–162, ≈7 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 85 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 28 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: 7 days of 6–8 h of walking (about 49.5 h in total, not counting stops).
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 1, 4, 6, 20, 25, 29, 45, 47, 49 and 52 etc.. There are no springs between km 52 and 70 — carry at least 2.5 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 6), Hut on Polonyna Strungy (km 20), Hut on Polonyna Rehieska Velyka (km 56), Border guards' hut below Mount Kopylash (km 59), Hut on Polonyna Bercheska (km 60), Mountain shelter (Burkut) (km 66), Hut below Mount Chyvchyn (km 82), Hut on Polonyna Milkova (km 85) etc.. Places to stay near the start: Rakhiv. Possible overnight stops: Hut on Polonyna Strungy (km 20), Mountain shelter (Burkut) (km 66), Hut (Khutir Burkut, 2) (km 91), Hut on Polonyna Vesnarka (4) (km 115).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring (Dilove, 3)km 1 from the start · Not verified · 354 m
  2. Drinking water (Dilove)km 3.2 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 403 m
  3. Spring (Dilove, 8)km 3.9 from the start · Not verified · 421 m
  4. Spring (Dilove, 9)km 4.5 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 428 m
  5. Cabin (Dilove)km 4.6 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 429 m
  6. Spring (Dilove, 11)km 5 from the start · Not verified · 452 m
  7. Hut on Polonyna Strungykm 14.8 from the start · 40 m off the path · Standing · 1 421 m
  8. Drinking water below Mount Zherbankm 14.8 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 1 423 m

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