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

At a glance

A multi-day route of 66 km with 2,629 m of ascent from Dilove village to Shybene village. Estimated time: 3 days of 5–9 h of walking (about 21 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–18 kmClimb of 1,560 m to Mount Pip Ivan of Marmarosh (1,936 m)
2. 18–22 kmDescent of 440 m (down to 1,484 m)
3. 22–29 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,400–1,520 m
4. 29–36 kmClimb of 390 m to Mount Mala Nenieska (1,818 m)
5. 36–66 kmGentle ups and downs at 850–1,800 m, past Mount Mika-Mare, Mount Birsenscu, Mount Korbul, Mount Steavul

Steepest kilometre: km 12–13, a climb of 340 m (≈29%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2, 4, 6, 14, 15, 16, 21, 24 and 26 etc.. There are no springs between km 26 and 37 — carry at least 2 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Cabin (Dilove) (km 4), Hunters' lodge (Kruhlyi) (km 11), Hut on Polonyna Lysycha (km 15), Carpathian Biosphere Reserve house (km 15), Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Radul (km 50), Hut on Mount Shchivnyk (km 52), Mountain shelter at Medvezhek (km 58), Hut at Medvezhek (km 58). Places to stay near the start: Rakhiv.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–15, ≈6 h — overnight: Carpathian Biosphere Reserve house (hut)
2. Day 2: km 15–40, ≈8 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
3. Day 3: km 40–66, ≈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 27 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 40 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: 3 days of 5–9 h of walking (about 21 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2, 4, 6, 14, 15, 16, 21, 24 and 26 etc.. There are no springs between km 26 and 37 — 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: Cabin (Dilove) (km 4), Hunters' lodge (Kruhlyi) (km 11), Hut on Polonyna Lysycha (km 15), Carpathian Biosphere Reserve house (km 15), Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Radul (km 50), Hut on Mount Shchivnyk (km 52), Mountain shelter at Medvezhek (km 58), Hut at Medvezhek (km 58). Places to stay near the start: Rakhiv. Possible overnight stops: Carpathian Biosphere Reserve house (km 15).