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Dzembronia village — to Zaroslyak base, via Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi, Mount Pozhyzhevska

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27.5 kmLength
2 210 mAscent
1 817 mDescent
2 015 mMax. altitude
817 mMin. altitude
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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Dzembronia
Hotel
Під Вухатим каменем
from 1,210 UAH per night
Hotel
У Івана
from 2,970 UAH per night
Hotel
Білий Слон
from 2,800 UAH per night
Hotel
Chalet pid Kryntoyu
from 15,000 UAH per night
Hotel
У Ганнусі
from 840 UAH per night
Hostel
Дараба
from 540 UAH per night
Near the finish · Vorokhta
Hotel
Training and Sports Base "Zaroslyak" at Hoverla
Hotel
Біля Говерли
from 1,320 UAH per night
Hotel
Hotel "Desyatka" Vorokhta (near Hoverlyansky Checkpoint)
Homestead
Homestead "PID YAVOROM" Vorokhta (Tenth Kilometer)
Cottage
Cottage "Try Hory" Vorokhta (Tenth Kilometer)
Homestead
Homestead "SWEET HOME" Vorokhta (Tenth Kilometer)
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About the trail

Route Dzembronia village, via Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi and Mount Pozhyzhevska to Zaroslyak base. Along the route you will see: Mount Smotrych, Mount Pip Ivan of Chornohora (Pip Ivan, Black Mountain), The White Elephant Observatory on Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirsky, Mount Dzembronya, Mount Menchul, Mount Brebeneskul and 9 more.

At a glance

A route of 27.5 km with 2,210 m of ascent from Dzembronia village to Zaroslyak base. Estimated walking time: about 10.5 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. 0–5 kmClimb of 1,030 m to Mount Smotrych (1,898 m)
  2. 5–25 kmAlong the ridge at 1,610–1,990 m, past Mount Pip Ivan of Chornohora, Mount Menchul, Mount Brebeneskul, Mount Rebra
  3. 25–28 kmDescent of 390 m to Zaroslyak base

Steepest kilometre: km 3–4, a climb of 360 m (≈36%), near Cabin “The Dairy”.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 3, 6, 7, 11, 15, 17, 21 and 27. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Cabin “The Dairy” (km 3), Mountain shelter “White Elephant” (km 9). Places to stay near the start: Dzembronia; near the finish: Vorokhta.

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–9, ≈4.5 h — overnight: Mountain shelter “White Elephant” (hut)
  2. Day 2: km 9–28, ≈6 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 22 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 Dzembronia. 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 walking time: about 10.5 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 3, 6, 7, 11, 15, 17, 21 and 27. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Cabin “The Dairy” (km 3), Mountain shelter “White Elephant” (km 9). Places to stay near the start: Dzembronia; near the finish: Vorokhta. Possible overnight stops: Mountain shelter “White Elephant” (km 9).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Cabin “The Dairy”km 2.7 from the start · Standing · 1 209 m
  2. Spring below Mount Smotrych (4)km 2.8 from the start · Not verified · 1 232 m
  3. Spring below Mount Vukhatyi Kamin (8)km 5.8 from the start · 230 m off the path · Not verified · 1 780 m
  4. Spring below Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi (7)km 7.4 from the start · 170 m off the path · Not verified · 1 796 m
  5. Mountain shelter “White Elephant”km 8.8 from the start · Not verified · 2 003 m
  6. Spring below Mount Vukhatyi Kaminkm 10.8 from the start · Not verified · 1 809 m
  7. Spring below Mount Menchulkm 14.9 from the start · 60 m off the path · Weak flow · 1 905 m
  8. Spring below Mount Brebeneskul (3)km 15.5 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 1 946 m

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What to see on the trail

Mount SmotrychMount Smotrychaltitude 1 898 mMount Smotrych (also known as Smotrets) is an 1898-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians.Mount Pip Ivan of Chornohora (Pip Ivan, Black Mountain)Mount Pip Ivan of Chornohora (Pip Ivan, Black Mountain)altitude 2 028 mPip Ivan Chornohirsky (also known as "Pip Ivan" and "Black Mountain") is the third highest mountain (2028 m) after Hoverla (2061 m) and Brebeneskul...The White Elephant Observatory on Mount Pip Ivan ChornohirskyThe White Elephant Observatory on Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyaltitude 2 028 mThe construction of the White Elephant Observatory on Mount Pip-Ivan Chornohirsky(the route along the Chornohirsky ridge starts from this two...Mount DzembronyaMount Dzembronyaaltitude 1 877 mMount Dzembronia, with a height of 1877 meters, is one of the most famous peaks of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the Carpathian National...Mount MenchulMount Menchulaltitude 1 998 mMenchul (also known as Munchel, which comes from the Romanian "munteul" meaning "mountain"), with a height of 1998 meters, is the seventh largest...Mount BrebeneskulMount Brebeneskulaltitude 2 035 mMount Brebeneskul is the second highest peak in the Ukrainian Carpathians after Hoverla (2061 m), located in the middle of the Chornohora ridge on...Lake BrebeneskulLake Brebeneskulaltitude 1 801 mBrebeneskul is the highest mountain lake in the Ukrainian Carpathians (1801 m above sea level), a hydrological natural monument of local importance...Mount Gutin TomnatikMount Gutin Tomnatikaltitude 2 016 mHutyn Tomnatyk is one of the highest and most beautiful peaks of the Ukrainian Carpathians.Mount RebraMount Rebraaltitude 2 001 mMount Rebra, with a height of 2001 meters, is located in the central part of the Chornohora ridge.Polonyna GadzhinaPolonyna Gadzhinaaltitude 771 mIt seemed that the Chornohora massif was literally crowded with people, but sometimes you can come across places that either locals or tourists who...High-mountainous Lake Nesamovite (1750 m.a.s.l., Chornohora ridge)High-mountainous Lake Nesamovite (1750 m.a.s.l., Chornohora ridge)altitude 1 750 mNesamovyte is one of the highest lakes in the Ukrainian Carpathians (1750 m above sea level).Mount TurkulMount Turkulaltitude 1 933 mTurkul, 1933 meters high, is one of the peaks of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the Chornohora mountain range.Mount DantsizhMount Dantsizhaltitude 1 850 mDantsizh (also known as Danzer) is a peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, 1850 meters high. The mountain is located on the Chornohora mountain range ...Mount PozhyzhevskaMount Pozhyzhevskaaltitude 1 822 mMount Pozhyzhevska (or Pozhezhevska) is one of the peaks of the Ukrainian Carpathians. It is located in the northwestern part of the Chornohora...Mount BreskulMount Breskulaltitude 1 911 mBreskul (another name for the mountain is Bretskul), 1911 meters high, is a famous mountain peak in the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the...

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