Dzembronia village — to Mount Hoverla, via Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi

At a glance

A route of 26.8 km with 2,560 m of ascent from Dzembronia village to Mount Hoverla. 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. 0–9 kmClimb of 1,140 m to Mount Pip Ivan of Chornohora (2,028 m)
2. 9–27 kmAlong the ridge at 1,710–2,000 m, past Mount Menchul, Mount Brebeneskul, Mount Rebra, Mount Hoverla

Steepest kilometre: km 3–4, a climb of 340 m (≈34%), near Cabin “The Dairy”.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 3, 6, 7, 15, 17, 20, 24, 25 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), Eco point “At the foot of Hoverla” (hut) (km 27). Places to stay near the start: Dzembronia; near the finish: Lazeshchyna.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–9, ≈4.5 h — overnight: Mountain shelter “White Elephant” (hut)
2. Day 2: km 9–27, ≈6.5 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 23 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 17 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 3, 6, 7, 15, 17, 20, 24, 25 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), Eco point “At the foot of Hoverla” (hut) (km 27). Places to stay near the start: Dzembronia; near the finish: Lazeshchyna. Possible overnight stops: Mountain shelter “White Elephant” (km 9).