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Dilove village — to Lysycha polonyna, via Mount Zherban, Mount Pip Ivan Marmaroskyi

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16.7 kmLength
1 765 mAscent
617 mDescent
1 914 mMax. altitude
352 mMin. altitude
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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Rakhiv
Motel
Motel "Tys" Dilove
Cottage
Брендушка
from 1,700 UAH per night
Hotel
Camelot
from 800 UAH per night
Hotel
Гостинниця
from 950 UAH per night
Hotel
Rakhiv Hotel & Apartments
from 740 UAH per night
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Марта
from 1,000 UAH per night
Near the finish · Rakhiv
Cottage
Котедж "Мармароський гірський притулок" Ділове
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About the trail

Route Dilove village, via Mount Zherban and Mount Pip Ivan Marmaroskyi to Lysycha polonyna. Along the route you will see: Geographical centre of Europe, Dilove, Mount Zherban, Mount Pip Ivan of Marmarosh, Polonyna Lysycha, Berlebashka Mountain.

At a glance

A one-day route of 16.7 km with 1,765 m of ascent from Dilove village to Lysycha polonyna. Estimated walking time: about 7 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 350–470 m
  2. 4–14 kmClimb of 1,440 m to Mount Pip Ivan of Marmarosh (1,936 m)
  3. 14–16 kmDescent of 370 m to Polonyna Lysycha
  4. 16–17 kmAlong the ridge at 1,500–1,540 m

Steepest kilometre: km 14–15, a descent of 330 m (≈32%), near Polonyna Lysycha.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 1, 3, 8, 12, 15 and 16. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Cabin (Dilove) (km 3), Mountain shelter “Stuhna” (km 8), Hut on Polonyna Lysycha (km 16), Carpathian Biosphere Reserve house (km 16). Places to stay near the start and finish: Rakhiv.

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 7 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 10 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 walking time: about 7 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 1, 3, 8, 12, 15 and 16. 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), Mountain shelter “Stuhna” (km 8), Hut on Polonyna Lysycha (km 16), Carpathian Biosphere Reserve house (km 16). Places to stay near the start and finish: Rakhiv.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Drinking water (Dilove)km 1.3 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 403 m
  2. Spring (Dilove, 8)km 2 from the start · Not verified · 421 m
  3. Spring (Dilove, 9)km 2.6 from the start · Not verified · 428 m
  4. Cabin (Dilove)km 2.8 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 429 m
  5. Spring (Dilove, 11)km 3.1 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 452 m
  6. Spring below Mount Zherbankm 8 from the start · 270 m off the path · Not verified · 1 330 m
  7. Mountain shelter “Stuhna”km 8 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 1 384 m
  8. Spring below Mount Zherban (5)km 11.6 from the start · 270 m off the path · Not verified · 1 568 m

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What to see on the trail

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