Krasnyk village — to Dzembronia village, via Mount Krynta, Mount Zmiinska, Shybene village, Vesnarka polonyna, Lake Maricheika

At a glance

A multi-day route of 48.9 km with 2,606 m of ascent from Krasnyk village to Dzembronia village. Estimated time: 2 days of 8–9 h of walking (about 16.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–13 kmClimb of 650 m (up to 1,410 m)
2. 13–31 kmGentle ups and downs at 840–1,420 m
3. 31–42 kmClimb of 890 m to Mount Vukhatyi Kamin (1,864 m)
4. 42–49 kmDescent of 980 m to Dzembronia village

Steepest kilometre: km 25–26, a descent of 310 m (≈30%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 12, 13, 15, 16 and 24 etc.. There are no springs between km 24 and 34 — carry at least 2 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Pokonechna (km 4), Hut “Polonynska Vatra” (km 5), Hut “Polonynska Vatra” (2) (km 8), Hut at Roztitska (km 11), Hut below Mount Roztitska (km 12), Hut at Hrun - Velykyi (km 17), Hut below Mount Skupova (km 17), Hut on Polonyna Ludova - Mala (km 25) etc.. Places to stay near the start: Verkhovyna; near the finish: Dzembronia.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–25, ≈8.5 h — overnight: Hut on Polonyna Ludova - Mala (hut)
2. Day 2: km 25–49, ≈8 h — finish

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: Krasnyk village. Most places to stay near the start are in Verkhovyna. This is a one-way route: the finish is 5 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 time: 2 days of 8–9 h of walking (about 16.5 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 12, 13, 15, 16 and 24 etc.. There are no springs between km 24 and 34 — carry at least 2 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Where can I stay overnight?

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Pokonechna (km 4), Hut “Polonynska Vatra” (km 5), Hut “Polonynska Vatra” (2) (km 8), Hut at Roztitska (km 11), Hut below Mount Roztitska (km 12), Hut at Hrun - Velykyi (km 17), Hut below Mount Skupova (km 17), Hut on Polonyna Ludova - Mala (km 25) etc.. Places to stay near the start: Verkhovyna; near the finish: Dzembronia. Possible overnight stops: Hut on Polonyna Ludova - Mala (km 25).