Dilove village — to Rakhiv, via Mount Zherban, Mount Pip Ivan Marmaroskyi

At a glance

A multi-day route of 44.9 km with 2,247 m of ascent from Dilove village to Rakhiv. Estimated time: 2 days of 7–8 h of walking (about 15 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–12 kmClimb of 1,010 m (up to 1,393 m)
2. 12–19 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,380–1,540 m, past Mount Zherban
3. 19–22 kmClimb of 330 m to Mount Pip Ivan of Marmarosh (1,936 m)
4. 22–27 kmDescent of 530 m to Hut below Mount Berlebashka
5. 27–32 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,330–1,460 m
6. 32–45 kmDescent of 1,010 m to Rakhiv

Steepest kilometre: km 42–43, a descent of 260 m (≈25%), near Tysa River.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 1, 5, 8, 13, 16, 17, 19, 23, 24 and 25 etc.. There are no springs between km 36 and 45 — carry at least 1.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter “Stuhna” (km 13), Hut on Polonyna Strungy (km 16), Hut on Polonyna Lysycha (km 19), Carpathian Biosphere Reserve house (km 24), 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, ≈7.5 h — overnight: Hut on Polonyna Lysycha (hut)
2. Day 2: km 19–45, ≈7.5 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 9 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 13 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 7–8 h of walking (about 15 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 1, 5, 8, 13, 16, 17, 19, 23, 24 and 25 etc.. There are no springs between km 36 and 45 — 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: Mountain shelter “Stuhna” (km 13), Hut on Polonyna Strungy (km 16), Hut on Polonyna Lysycha (km 19), Carpathian Biosphere Reserve house (km 24), Hut below Mount Berlebashka (km 27). Places to stay near the start and finish: Rakhiv. Possible overnight stops: Hut on Polonyna Lysycha (km 19).