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Dzembronia villageloop, via Smotrych polonyna, Mount Smotrych, Mount Vukhatyi Kamin, Smotrych polonyna

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10.4 kmLength
1 011 mAscent
1 438 mDescent
1 871 mMax. altitude
813 mMin. altitude

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Where to stay nearby

Near the finish · Dzembronia
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Білий Слон
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У Ганнусі
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Дараба
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About the trail

Route Dzembronia village – Smotrych polonyna – Mount Smotrych – Mount Vukhatyi Kamin – Smotrych polonyna – Dzembronia village. Has blue marking (most notable or interesting routes). Along the route you will see: Mount Smotrych.

At a glance

A one-day loop route of 10.4 km with 1,011 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Dzembronia village. Estimated walking time: about 4.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.

Route stages

  1. 0–4 kmClimb of 570 m to Mount Vukhatyi Kamin (1,864 m)
  2. 4–5 kmAlong the ridge at 1,820–1,860 m
  3. 5–10 kmDescent of 1,030 m (down to 830 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 7–8, a descent of 360 m (≈36%), near Cabin “The Dairy”.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 4. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Cabin “The Dairy” (km 8). Places to stay near the finish: Dzembronia.

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 4 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Dzembronia village. 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 4.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 4. 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 8). Places to stay near the finish: Dzembronia.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Mount Smotrych (4)km 0.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 232 m
  2. Spring below Mount Smotrych (2)km 0.6 from the start · Not verified · 1 276 m
  3. Spring below Mount Vukhatyi Kamin (8)km 4.3 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 1 780 m
  4. Cabin “The Dairy”km 7.7 from the start · Standing · 1 209 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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