Dilove village — to Rakhiv, via Mount Pip Ivan Marmaroskyi

At a glance

A multi-day route of 47.1 km with 1,989 m of ascent from Dilove village to Rakhiv. Estimated time: 2 days of 6–9 h of walking (about 15 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–21 kmClimb of 1,570 m to Mount Pip Ivan of Marmarosh (1,936 m)
2. 21–27 kmDescent of 580 m to Hut below Mount Berlebashka
3. 27–39 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,220–1,450 m
4. 39–47 kmDescent of 820 m to Rakhiv

Steepest kilometre: km 19–21, a climb of 260 m (≈23%), near Mount Pip Ivan of Marmarosh.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 13, 14, 17 and 18 etc.. There are no springs between km 26 and 34 — 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 2), Hut on Polonyna Shchevora (km 14), Carpathian Biosphere Reserve house (km 19), Hut on Polonyna Lysycha (km 19), Hut below Mount Berlebashka (km 27). Places to stay near the start and finish: Rakhiv.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–19, ≈7 h — overnight: Hut on Polonyna Lysycha (hut)
2. Day 2: km 19–47, ≈8 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 8 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 14 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 6–9 h of walking (about 15 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 13, 14, 17 and 18 etc.. There are no springs between km 26 and 34 — 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 2), Hut on Polonyna Shchevora (km 14), Carpathian Biosphere Reserve house (km 19), Hut on Polonyna Lysycha (km 19), Hut below Mount Berlebashka (km 27). Places to stay near the start and finish: Rakhiv. Possible overnight stops: Hut on Polonyna Lysycha (km 19).