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Dzembronia villageloop, via Mount Smotrych, Mount Dzembronia, Mount Shpytsi, the Pid Haiem tract

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32.5 kmLength
1 888 mAscent
1 894 mDescent
2 020 mMax. altitude
815 mMin. altitude
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Near the start & finish · Dzembronia
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About the trail

Route Dzembronia village, via Mount Smotrych, Mount Dzembronia, Mount Shpytsi and the Pid Haiem tract to Dzembronia village. Along the route you will see: Mount Smotrych, Mount Dzembronya, Mount Menchul, Mount Brebeneskul, Lake Brebeneskul, Mount Gutin Tomnatik and 4 more.

At a glance

A loop route of 32.5 km with 1,888 m of ascent, starting and finishing at 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. 0–5 kmClimb of 1,030 m to Mount Smotrych (1,898 m)
  2. 5–18 kmAlong the ridge at 1,750–2,010 m, past Mount Dzembronya, Mount Menchul, Mount Brebeneskul, Mount Rebra
  3. 18–25 kmDescent of 950 m (down to 874 m)
  4. 25–27 kmGentle ups and downs at 820–880 m
  5. 27–29 kmClimb of 200 m (up to 1,026 m)
  6. 29–32 kmDescent of 200 m (down to 821 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 3–4, a climb of 350 m (≈34%), near Cabin “The Dairy”.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 3, 6, 7, 12, 14, 18, 21 and 28. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Cabin “The Dairy” (km 3), Hut (Dzembronia) (km 23), Hut (Dzembronia, 2) (km 23). Places to stay near the start: Dzembronia.

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–13, ≈5.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  2. Day 2: km 13–32, ≈5.5 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 16 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Dzembronia village. Most places to stay near the start are in Dzembronia. 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 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 3, 6, 7, 12, 14, 18, 21 and 28. 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 3), Hut (Dzembronia) (km 23), Hut (Dzembronia, 2) (km 23). Places to stay near the start: Dzembronia.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Cabin “The Dairy”km 2.6 from the start · Standing · 1 209 m
  2. Spring below Mount Smotrych (3)km 2.7 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 1 260 m
  3. Spring below Mount Smotrych (2)km 3.1 from the start · 260 m off the path · Not verified · 1 276 m
  4. Spring below Mount Vukhatyi Kamin (8)km 5.9 from the start · 250 m off the path · Not verified · 1 780 m
  5. Spring below Mount Vukhatyi Kamin (4)km 6.3 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 1 717 m
  6. Spring below Mount Vukhatyi Kaminkm 7.1 from the start · 160 m off the path · Not verified · 1 809 m
  7. Spring below Mount Menchulkm 11.5 from the start · 140 m off the path · Weak flow · 1 905 m
  8. Spring below Mount Brebeneskul (2)km 12 from the start · 250 m off the path · Not verified · 1 908 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.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 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 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...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 RebraMount Rebraaltitude 2 001 mMount Rebra, with a height of 2001 meters, is located in the central part of the Chornohora ridge.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 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 Psarivka, BystretsPolonyna Psarivka, Bystretsaltitude 610 mUkrainians, for example, call such meadows polonyny. Today we will talk about the Psarivka meadow. ...

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