Dilove village — to Zaroslyak base, via Mount Pip Ivan Marmaroskyi, Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi, Lake Nesamovyte

At a glance

A multi-day route of 85 km with 3,781 m of ascent from Dilove village to Zaroslyak base. Estimated time: 4 days of 5–10 h of walking (about 27.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–7 kmGentle ups and downs at 370–620 m
2. 7–14 kmClimb of 1,180 m to Mount Pip Ivan of Marmarosh (1,936 m)
3. 14–48 kmAlong the ridge at 1,360–1,800 m, past Mount Mezhypotoky, Mount Mala Nenieska, Mount Mika-Mare, Mount Steavul
4. 48–52 kmClimb of 610 m to Mount Pip Ivan of Chornohora (2,028 m)
5. 52–85 kmGentle ups and downs at 830–1,980 m, past Mount Dzembronya, Mount Menchul, Mount Brebeneskul, Mount Rebra

Steepest kilometre: km 10–11, a climb of 340 m (≈32%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 2, 3, 5, 12, 13, 16, 19, 21, 31 and 33 etc.. There are no springs between km 21 and 31 — 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 3), Hunters' lodge (Kruhlyi) (km 10), Hut on Polonyna Lysycha (km 12), Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Radul (km 42), Hut on Mount Shchivnyk (km 44), Mountain shelter on Mount Vykhid (km 46), Mountain shelter “White Elephant” (km 52). Places to stay near the start: Rakhiv; near the finish: Vorokhta.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–12, ≈5 h — overnight: Hut on Polonyna Lysycha (hut)
2. Day 2: km 12–42, ≈9.5 h — overnight: Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Radul (hut)
3. Day 3: km 42–59, ≈6 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
4. Day 4: km 59–85, ≈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 40 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 48 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: 4 days of 5–10 h of walking (about 27.5 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 2, 3, 5, 12, 13, 16, 19, 21, 31 and 33 etc.. There are no springs between km 21 and 31 — 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 3), Hunters' lodge (Kruhlyi) (km 10), Hut on Polonyna Lysycha (km 12), Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Radul (km 42), Hut on Mount Shchivnyk (km 44), Mountain shelter on Mount Vykhid (km 46), Mountain shelter “White Elephant” (km 52). Places to stay near the start: Rakhiv; near the finish: Vorokhta. Possible overnight stops: Hut on Polonyna Lysycha (km 12), Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Radul (km 42).