Dzembronia villageloop, via Mount Vukhatyi Kamin, Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi, Mount Smotrych
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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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About the trail
Route Dzembronia village, via Mount Vukhatyi Kamin, Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi and Mount Smotrych to Dzembronia village. 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.
At a glance
A one-day loop route of 21.3 km with 1,556 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Dzembronia village. Estimated walking time: about 8 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–11 kmClimb of 1,210 m to Mount Pip Ivan of Chornohora (2,028 m)
- 11–15 kmAlong the ridge at 1,800–2,040 m
- 15–21 kmDescent of 1,080 m (down to 831 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 17–18, a descent of 370 m (≈35%), near Cabin “The Dairy”.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 4, 8, 9 and 13. There are no springs between km 13 and 21 — carry at least 1.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter “White Elephant” (km 11), Cabin “The Dairy” (km 18). 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 11 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.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 8 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 4, 8, 9 and 13. There are no springs between km 13 and 21 — carry at least 1.5 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 “White Elephant” (km 11), Cabin “The Dairy” (km 18). Places to stay near the start and finish: Dzembronia.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Mount Smotrych (4)km 3.4 from the start · Not verified · 1 232 m
- Spring below Mount Smotrych (2)km 3.9 from the start · Not verified · 1 276 m
- Spring below Mount Vukhatyi Kamin (8)km 7.3 from the start · Not verified · 1 780 m
- Spring below Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi (7)km 9 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 1 796 m
- Mountain shelter “White Elephant”km 10.6 from the start · Not verified · 2 003 m
- Spring below Mount Vukhatyi Kaminkm 12.7 from the start · 250 m off the path · Not verified · 1 809 m
- Cabin “The Dairy”km 16.9 from the start · Standing · 1 209 m
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What to see on the trail
Mount 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)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 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...Trails nearby
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