Dzembronia villageloop, via Mount Smotrych, Mount Dzembronia, Mount Shpytsi, the Pid Haiem tract

At a glance

A loop route of 32.5 km with 1,888 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Dzembronia village. Estimated walking time: about 11.5 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. 5–18 kmAlong the ridge at 1,750–2,010 m, past Mount Dzembronya, Mount Menchul, Mount Brebeneskul, Mount Rebra
3. 18–25 kmDescent of 950 m (down to 874 m)
4. 25–27 kmGentle ups and downs at 820–880 m
5. 27–29 kmClimb of 200 m (up to 1,026 m)
6. 29–32 kmDescent of 200 m (down to 821 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 3–4, a climb of 350 m (≈34%), near Cabin “The Dairy”.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 3, 6, 7, 12, 14, 18, 21 and 28. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Cabin “The Dairy” (km 3), Hut (Dzembronia) (km 23), Hut (Dzembronia, 2) (km 23). Places to stay near the start: Dzembronia.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–13, ≈5.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
2. Day 2: km 13–32, ≈5.5 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 16 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 loop: it brings you back to the start.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?

Estimated walking time: about 11.5 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, 12, 14, 18, 21 and 28. 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), Hut (Dzembronia) (km 23), Hut (Dzembronia, 2) (km 23). Places to stay near the start: Dzembronia.