Ask the AI guide:

Kryvopillia village — to Dzembronia village, via Mount Rebra, Mount Brebeneskul

Download GPX
34.6 kmLength
1 768 mAscent
1 927 mDescent
2 025 mMax. altitude
803 mMin. altitude
Unmarked trailmore

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.

Trail map

Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Kryvopillia
Hotel
Буков'ян
from 1,800 UAH per night
Hotel
Hotel-Restaurant "Bukov'yan"
Hotel
Гостинний дім "КАМ.ІН" (Kam.In) Кривопілля
Homestead
UnderDil
Cottage
Скита 2
from 968 UAH per night
Near the finish · Dzembronia
Hotel
Під Вухатим каменем
from 1,210 UAH per night
Hotel
У Івана
from 2,970 UAH per night
Hotel
Білий Слон
from 2,800 UAH per night
Weather and adviceLoading the forecast…

About the trail

Route Kryvopillia village, via Mount Rebra and Mount Brebeneskul to Dzembronia village. Along the route you will see: Kostrich Ridge, Kryvopillia Pass, Kryvopillia, Mount Gomul, Mount Shpytsi, Polonyna Gadzhina, Mount Rebra and 6 more.

At a glance

A route of 34.6 km with 1,768 m of ascent from Kryvopillia village to 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. 0–6 kmClimb of 570 m to Mount Kostrycha (1,586 m)
  2. 6–12 kmDescent of 280 m (down to 1,247 m)
  3. 12–17 kmClimb of 550 m to Mount Shpytsi (1,863 m)
  4. 17–28 kmAlong the ridge at 1,760–2,010 m, past Mount Rebra, Mount Brebeneskul, Mount Menchul, Mount Dzembronya
  5. 28–35 kmDescent of 970 m to Dzembronia village

Steepest kilometre: km 28–29, a descent of 280 m (≈27%), near Mount Vukhatyi Kamin.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2, 4, 5, 7, 11, 13, 20, 22 and 26 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Cabin “The Dairy” (km 32). Places to stay near the start: Kryvopillia; near the finish: Dzembronia.

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–16, ≈6 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  2. Day 2: km 16–35, ≈6 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 15 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Kryvopillia village. Most places to stay near the start are in Kryvopillia. This is a one-way route: the finish is 13 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 11.5 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 0, 2, 4, 5, 7, 11, 13, 20, 22 and 26 etc.. 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 32). Places to stay near the start: Kryvopillia; near the finish: Dzembronia.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring (Kryvopillia, 21)km 0 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 958 m
  2. Spring (Kryvopillia, 17)km 1.6 from the start · Not verified · 1 064 m
  3. Spring (Kryvopillia, 12)km 3.6 from the start · Not verified · 1 213 m
  4. Spring (Kryvopillia, 14)km 4 from the start · Not verified · 1 256 m
  5. Spring (Kryvopillia, 11)km 5 from the start · Not verified · 1 480 m
  6. Spring (Kryvopillia, 16)km 7.2 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 1 416 m
  7. Spring (Bystrets, 2)km 11.3 from the start · Not verified · 1 255 m
  8. Spring (Bystrets)km 11.8 from the start · 260 m off the path · Not verified · 1 195 m

All springs of the CarpathiansAll Carpathian huts

Walk this route in 3DReal terrain, satellite map, Carpathian forests Play

Comments

Share your impressionsSign in to leave a comment or ask a question.Log inSign up

What to see on the trail

Kostrich RidgeKostrich Ridgealtitude 1 564 mThe ridge is located in the Verkhovyna district and is a well-known tourist attraction in the Carpathians.Kryvopillia Pass, KryvopilliaKryvopillia Pass, Kryvopilliaaltitude 895 mKryvopillia Pass is one of the most difficult passes in the Ukrainian Carpathians. It is located within the Verkhovyna-Putyla lowlands (in its...Mount GomulMount Gomulaltitude 1 788 mGomul (also known by another name - Khomul) is a 1788-meter peak in the Ukrainian Carpathians, which is located in the Carpathian National Nature...Mount ShpytsiMount Shpytsialtitude 1 863 mShpytsi is a mountain of the Ukrainian Carpathians, 1863 m high, which lies on the territory of Verkhovyna district of Ivano-Frankivsk region.Polonyna GadzhinaPolonyna Gadzhinaaltitude 771 mIt seemed that the Chornohora massif was literally crowded with people, but sometimes you can come across places that either locals or tourists who...Mount RebraMount Rebraaltitude 2 001 mMount Rebra, with a height of 2001 meters, is located in the central part of the Chornohora ridge.Lake BrebeneskulLake Brebeneskulaltitude 1 801 mBrebeneskul is the highest mountain lake in the Ukrainian Carpathians (1801 m above sea level), a hydrological natural monument of local importance...Mount Gutin TomnatikMount Gutin Tomnatikaltitude 2 016 mHutyn Tomnatyk is one of the highest and most beautiful peaks of the Ukrainian Carpathians.Mount BrebeneskulMount Brebeneskulaltitude 2 035 mMount Brebeneskul is the second highest peak in the Ukrainian Carpathians after Hoverla (2061 m), located in the middle of the Chornohora ridge on...Mount MenchulMount Menchulaltitude 1 998 mMenchul (also known as Munchel, which comes from the Romanian "munteul" meaning "mountain"), with a height of 1998 meters, is the seventh largest...Mount DzembronyaMount Dzembronyaaltitude 1 877 mMount Dzembronia, with a height of 1877 meters, is one of the most famous peaks of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the Carpathian National...Mount SmotrychMount Smotrychaltitude 1 898 mMount Smotrych (also known as Smotrets) is an 1898-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians.

Trails nearby

All trails
Dzembronia village – Mount Pip Ivan ChornohirskyiModerateOne-dayUnmarkedDzembronia village Mount Pip Ivan ChornohirskyiElevation profile812–2 008 m10.2 kmascent 1 289 m≈ 5 h walkingVorokhta, via Mount Shpytsi and Mount Rebra to Lake BrebeneskulHardMulti-dayUnmarkedVorokhta to Lake Brebeneskulvia Mount Shpytsi, Mount RebraElevation profile734–1 981 m28.3 kmascent 1 662 m≈ 10.5 h walkingZaroslyak base – Mount ShpytsiModerateOne-dayUnmarkedZaroslyak base Mount ShpytsiElevation profile1 105–1 851 m6.9 kmascent 814 m≈ 3.5 h walking