Dilove village — to Mount Stih, via Mount Pip Ivan Marmaroskyi, Mount Mika-Mare, Mount Steavul

At a glance

A multi-day route of 45.1 km with 3,537 m of ascent from Dilove village to Mount Stih. Estimated time: 2 days of 7–10 h of walking (about 17 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–5 kmClimb of 820 m (up to 1,195 m)
2. 5–8 kmDescent of 260 m (down to 933 m)
3. 8–19 kmClimb of 980 m to Mount Pip Ivan of Marmarosh (1,936 m)
4. 19–25 kmDescent of 470 m (down to 1,440 m)
5. 25–45 kmAlong the ridge at 1,400–1,800 m, past Mount Mezhypotoky, Mount Mala Nenieska, Mount Mika-Mare, Mount Steavul

Steepest kilometre: km 1–2, a climb of 390 m (≈38%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18, 22 and 24 etc.. There are no springs between km 26 and 36 — carry at least 2 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Shchevora (km 10), Hut on Polonyna Kvasnychok (km 15), Carpathian Biosphere Reserve house (km 17), Hut on Polonyna Lysycha (km 17). Places to stay near the start: Rakhiv.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–17, ≈8 h — overnight: Hut on Polonyna Lysycha (hut)
2. Day 2: km 17–45, ≈9.5 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 25 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 29 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 7–10 h of walking (about 17 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18, 22 and 24 etc.. There are no springs between km 26 and 36 — 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: Hut on Polonyna Shchevora (km 10), Hut on Polonyna Kvasnychok (km 15), Carpathian Biosphere Reserve house (km 17), Hut on Polonyna Lysycha (km 17). Places to stay near the start: Rakhiv. Possible overnight stops: Hut on Polonyna Lysycha (km 17).