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Dilove village — to Yablunytsia village, via Mount Pip Ivan Marmaroskyi, Mount Hoverla, Mount Petros, Kvasy village, Mount Blyznytsia, Mount Ruska

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156.7 kmLength
9 253 mAscent
8 677 mDescent
2 013 mMax. altitude
362 mMin. altitude
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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Rakhiv
Motel
Motel "Tys" Dilove
Cottage
Котедж "Мармароський гірський притулок" Ділове
Cottage
Брендушка
from 1,700 UAH per night
Hotel
Camelot
from 800 UAH per night
Hotel
Гостинниця
from 950 UAH per night
Hotel
Rakhiv Hotel & Apartments
from 740 UAH per night
Near the finish · Yablunytsia
Guest house
Беркут
from 1,560 UAH per night
Hotel
Бартка
from 1,200 UAH per night
Hotel
Котедж
from 4,800 UAH per night
Hotel
Гостинний перевал
from 1,080 UAH per night
Hotel
Hoch Land
from 2,900 UAH per night
Hotel
Манхетен
from 1,900 UAH per night
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About the trail

Route Dilove village, via Mount Pip Ivan Marmaroskyi, Mount Hoverla, Mount Petros, Kvasy village, Mount Blyznytsia and Mount Ruska to Yablunytsia village. Along the route you will see: Geographical centre of Europe, Dilove, Mount Zherban, Mount Pip Ivan of Marmarosh, Mount Mala Nenieska, Mount Mika-Mare, Mount Birsenscu and 31 more.

At a glance

A multi-day route of 156.7 km with 9,253 m of ascent from Dilove village to Yablunytsia village. Estimated time: 8 days of 5–9 h of walking (about 54.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–14 kmClimb of 1,520 m to Mount Pip Ivan of Marmarosh (1,936 m)
  2. 14–76 kmAlong the ridge at 1,370–2,000 m, past Mount Pip Ivan of Chornohora, Mount Brebeneskul, Mount Hoverla, Mount Petros
  3. 76–92 kmDescent of 1,430 m (down to 534 m)
  4. 92–101 kmClimb of 1,300 m (up to 1,832 m)
  5. 101–157 kmGentle ups and downs at 930–1,840 m, past Mount Bliznytsia, Mount Drahobrat, Mount Velykyi Kotel, Mount Dogyaska

Steepest kilometre: km 75–76, a climb of 410 m (≈38%), near Mount Petros.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 2, 3, 16, 19, 21, 30, 33, 34, 36 and 38 etc.. There are no springs between km 3 and 16 — carry at least 3 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Cabin (Dilove) (km 3), Mountain shelter “Stuhna” (km 8), Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Radul (km 41), Hut on Mount Shchivnyk (km 42), Mountain shelter on Mount Vykhid (km 44), Mountain shelter “White Elephant” (km 50), Eco point “At the foot of Hoverla” (hut) (km 69), “Carpathian Highlands” information and tourist centre (shelter) (km 72) etc.. Places to stay near the start: Rakhiv; near the finish: Yablunytsia.

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–16, ≈7 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  2. Day 2: km 16–41, ≈7.5 h — overnight: Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Radul (hut)
  3. Day 3: km 41–58, ≈6 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  4. Day 4: km 58–73, ≈5 h — overnight: Hut (Luhy) (hut)
  5. Day 5: km 73–97, ≈8.5 h — overnight: Hut on Polonyna Braivka (hut)
  6. Day 6: km 97–115, ≈7 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  7. Day 7: km 115–135, ≈7 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  8. Day 8: km 135–157, ≈7 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 79 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Dilove village. Most places to stay near the start are in Rakhiv. This is a one-way route: the finish is 45 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: 8 days of 5–9 h of walking (about 54.5 h in total, not counting stops).
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 2, 3, 16, 19, 21, 30, 33, 34, 36 and 38 etc.. There are no springs between km 3 and 16 — carry at least 3 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Cabin (Dilove) (km 3), Mountain shelter “Stuhna” (km 8), Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Radul (km 41), Hut on Mount Shchivnyk (km 42), Mountain shelter on Mount Vykhid (km 44), Mountain shelter “White Elephant” (km 50), Eco point “At the foot of Hoverla” (hut) (km 69), “Carpathian Highlands” information and tourist centre (shelter) (km 72) etc.. Places to stay near the start: Rakhiv; near the finish: Yablunytsia. Possible overnight stops: Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Radul (km 41), Hut (Luhy) (km 73), Hut on Polonyna Braivka (km 97).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Drinking water (Dilove)km 1.5 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 403 m
  2. Spring (Dilove, 8)km 2.2 from the start · Not verified · 421 m
  3. Spring (Dilove, 9)km 2.7 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 428 m
  4. Cabin (Dilove)km 2.9 from the start · 40 m off the path · Not verified · 429 m
  5. Spring (Dilove, 11)km 3.2 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 452 m
  6. Mountain shelter “Stuhna”km 7.8 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 1 384 m
  7. Spring below Mount Pip Ivan Marmaroskyi (6)km 15.3 from the start · Not verified · 1 538 m
  8. Spring (Bohdan, 9)km 17.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 477 m

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