Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi — to Lake Nesamovyte, via Mount Dzembronia, Mount Rebra
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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 Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi, via Mount Dzembronia and Mount Rebra to Lake Nesamovyte. Along the route you will see: The White Elephant Observatory on Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirsky, Mount Pip Ivan of Chornohora (Pip Ivan, Black Mountain), Mount Dzembronya, Mount Menchul, Mount Brebeneskul, Lake Brebeneskul and 5 more.
At a glance
A one-day route of 13.3 km with 476 m of ascent from Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi to Lake Nesamovyte. Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–13 kmAlong the ridge at 1,750–2,000 m, past Mount Pip Ivan of Chornohora, Mount Menchul, Mount Brebeneskul, Mount Rebra
Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a descent of 140 m (≈13%), near Mountain shelter “White Elephant”.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 2, 7, 8, 10 and 13. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter “White Elephant” (km 0). Places to stay near the finish: Vorokhta.
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 13 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.
Getting there
Start: Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi. This is a one-way route: the finish is 11 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 2, 7, 8, 10 and 13. 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 0). Places to stay near the finish: Vorokhta.
Water and shelter on the route
- Mountain shelter “White Elephant”km 0.1 from the start · Not verified · 2 003 m
- Spring below Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi (7)km 1.6 from the start · 290 m off the path · Not verified · 1 796 m
- Spring below Mount Vukhatyi Kaminkm 2.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 809 m
- Spring below Mount Menchulkm 6.3 from the start · Weak flow · 1 905 m
- Spring below Mount Brebeneskul (3)km 6.8 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 1 946 m
- Spring below Mount Brebeneskulkm 7.3 from the start · Not verified · 1 921 m
- Spring below Mount Hutyn Tomnatyk (3)km 9 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 1 881 m
- Spring below Mount Turkul (4)km 12.1 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 1 739 m
- Spring below Mount Turkul (5)km 12.6 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 1 745 m
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What to see on the trail
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...
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...
Mount 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 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 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...
Lake 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 Tomnatikaltitude 2 016 mHutyn Tomnatyk is one of the highest and most beautiful peaks of the Ukrainian Carpathians.
Mount Rebraaltitude 2 001 mMount Rebra, with a height of 2001 meters, is located in the central part of the Chornohora ridge.
Polonyna 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...
High-mountainous Lake Nesamovite (1750 m.a.s.l., Chornohora ridge)altitude 1 750 mNesamovyte is one of the highest lakes in the Ukrainian Carpathians (1750 m above sea level).
Mount Turkulaltitude 1 933 mTurkul, 1933 meters high, is one of the peaks of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the Chornohora mountain range.Trails nearby
All trails
ModerateOne-dayUnmarkedDzembronia village Mount Pip Ivan ChornohirskyiElevation profile812–2 008 m10.2 kmascent 1 289 m≈ 5 h walking
HardMulti-dayUnmarkedVorokhta to Lake Brebeneskulvia Mount Shpytsi, Mount RebraElevation profile734–1 981 m28.3 kmascent 1 662 m≈ 10.5 h walking
HardMulti-dayUnmarkedZaroslyak base loopvia Mount Shpytsi, Mount Rebra +3Elevation profile1 259–2 022 m29.3 kmascent 1 893 m≈ 11 h walking