Dzembronia villageloop, via Mount Brebeneskul, Mount Menchul
Unmarked trailmore
It may be partly marked. Unmarked trails have no information boards, signposts or auxiliary signs (water, campsite, etc.). The decision to walk the trail is entirely your own responsibility.
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About the trail
Route Dzembronia village, via Mount Brebeneskul and Mount Menchul to Dzembronia village. Along the route you will see: Polonyna Psarivka, Bystrets, Mount Menchul, Mount Brebeneskul.
At a glance
A one-day loop route of 24 km with 1,557 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Dzembronia village. Estimated walking time: about 8.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,000–1,130 m
- 4–10 kmClimb of 860 m to Mount Menchul (1,998 m)
- 10–14 kmAlong the ridge at 1,910–2,010 m, past Mount Brebeneskul
- 14–20 kmDescent of 870 m (down to 1,072 m)
- 20–24 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,000–1,130 m
Steepest kilometre: km 14–15, a descent of 260 m (≈25%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 9, 11, 15 and 17. There are no springs between km 0 and 9 — carry at least 2 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter below Mount Vukhatyi Kamin (km 18), Kuba's Cabin (km 24). Places to stay near the start: Verkhovyna.
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: Dzembronia village. Most places to stay near the start are in Verkhovyna. This is a loop: it brings you back to the start.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 8.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 9, 11, 15 and 17. There are no springs between km 0 and 9 — 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: Mountain shelter below Mount Vukhatyi Kamin (km 18), Kuba's Cabin (km 24). Places to stay near the start: Verkhovyna.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Mount Menchul (3)km 8.3 from the start · Not verified · 1 652 m
- Spring below Mount Menchulkm 10.8 from the start · 130 m off the path · Weak flow · 1 905 m
- Spring below Mount Brebeneskul (2)km 11.2 from the start · 250 m off the path · Not verified · 1 908 m
- Spring below Mount Menchul (2)km 14.2 from the start · Not verified · 1 827 m
- Spring below Mount Vukhatyi Kamin (3)km 16.6 from the start · Not verified · 1 406 m
- Mountain shelter below Mount Vukhatyi Kaminkm 16.8 from the start · Not verified · 1 385 m
- Spring below Mount Vukhatyi Kamin (10)km 17.5 from the start · Not verified · 1 372 m
- Kuba's Cabinkm 22.8 from the start · Not verified · 1 070 m
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What to see on the trail
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