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Dzembronia villageloop, via Mount Vukhatyi Kamin, Mount Smotrych

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14.4 kmLength
1 203 mAscent
1 309 mDescent
1 933 mMax. altitude
844 mMin. altitude
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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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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Dzembronia
Hotel
Під Вухатим каменем
from 1,210 UAH per night
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Chalet pid Kryntoyu
from 15,000 UAH per night
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У Ганнусі
from 840 UAH per night
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Дараба
from 540 UAH per night
Homestead
Садиба "Шум Черемоша" Ільці
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Glamping EcoSpace Ethno
Near the finish · Dzembronia
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У Івана
from 2,970 UAH per night
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Білий Слон
from 2,800 UAH per night
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About the trail

Route Dzembronia village, via Mount Vukhatyi Kamin and Mount Smotrych to Dzembronia village. Along the route you will see: Mount Smotrych.

At a glance

A one-day loop route of 14.4 km with 1,203 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Dzembronia village. Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–6 kmClimb of 880 m to Mount Vukhatyi Kamin (1,864 m)
  2. 6–8 kmAlong the ridge at 1,800–1,920 m
  3. 8–14 kmDescent of 1,070 m (down to 846 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 10–11, a descent of 370 m (≈35%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 2 and 7. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

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

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 6 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 5.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 2 and 7. 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 2). Places to stay near the start and finish: Dzembronia.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Cabin “The Dairy”km 2.2 from the start · Standing · 1 209 m
  2. Spring below Mount Smotrych (4)km 2.3 from the start · Not verified · 1 232 m
  3. Spring below Mount Smotrych (2)km 2.8 from the start · Not verified · 1 276 m
  4. Spring below Mount Vukhatyi Kamin (8)km 6.3 from the start · Not verified · 1 780 m
  5. Spring below Mount Vukhatyi Kamin (4)km 6.8 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 1 717 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.

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