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

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31.3 kmLength
1 911 mAscent
1 898 mDescent
1 911 mMax. altitude
440 mMin. altitude
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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Rakhiv
Motel
Motel "Tys" Dilove
Cottage
Котедж "Мармароський гірський притулок" Ділове
Near the finish · Rakhiv
Hotel
Camelot
from 800 UAH per night
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Марта
from 1,000 UAH per night
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у Петра
from 1,200 UAH per night
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Гостинниця
from 950 UAH per night
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Європа
from 720 UAH per night
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Rakhiv Hotel & Apartments
from 740 UAH per night
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About the trail

Route Dilove village, via Mount Zherban and Mount Pip Ivan Marmaroskyi to Rakhiv. Along the route you will see: Mount Zherban, Mount Pip Ivan of Marmarosh, Polonyna Lysycha, Berlebashka Mountain, Church of St. John Nepomuk, Rakhiv, Cathedral of the Descent of the Holy Spirit, Rakhiv.

At a glance

A route of 31.3 km with 1,911 m of ascent from Dilove village to Rakhiv. Estimated walking time: about 11 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–8 kmClimb of 1,310 m to Mount Zherban (1,795 m)
  2. 8–11 kmAlong the ridge at 1,680–1,910 m, past Mount Pip Ivan of Marmarosh
  3. 11–16 kmDescent of 560 m to Hut below Mount Berlebashka
  4. 16–21 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,340–1,460 m
  5. 21–31 kmDescent of 1,000 m to Rakhiv

Steepest kilometre: km 7–8, a climb of 280 m (≈28%), near Mount Zherban.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 5, 9, 12, 13, 14, 22, 26, 27 and 31. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter “Stuhna” (km 5), Hut on Polonyna Lysycha (km 13), Carpathian Biosphere Reserve house (km 13), Hut below Mount Berlebashka (km 16), Hut below Mount Menchul (km 26). Places to stay near the start and finish: Rakhiv.

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–13, ≈6 h — overnight: Hut on Polonyna Lysycha (hut)
  2. Day 2: km 13–31, ≈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 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 walking time: about 11 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 5, 9, 12, 13, 14, 22, 26, 27 and 31. 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 5), Hut on Polonyna Lysycha (km 13), Carpathian Biosphere Reserve house (km 13), Hut below Mount Berlebashka (km 16), Hut below Mount Menchul (km 26). Places to stay near the start and finish: Rakhiv. Possible overnight stops: Hut on Polonyna Lysycha (km 13).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring (Dilove, 11)km 0 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 452 m
  2. Mountain shelter “Stuhna”km 5.1 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 1 384 m
  3. Spring below Mount Zherbankm 5.3 from the start · 270 m off the path · Not verified · 1 330 m
  4. Spring below Mount Zherban (5)km 8.6 from the start · 280 m off the path · Not verified · 1 568 m
  5. Spring on Polonyna Lysycha (13)km 11.8 from the start · Not verified · 1 657 m
  6. Spring on Polonyna Lysycha (11)km 12.2 from the start · Not verified · 1 624 m
  7. Hut on Polonyna Lysychakm 12.5 from the start · 210 m off the path · Not verified · 1 479 m
  8. Spring on Polonyna Lysycha (10)km 12.7 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 1 513 m

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What to see on the trail

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