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Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi — to Mount Pip Ivan Marmaroskyi, via Mount Stih, Mount Mala Nenieska

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36.6 kmLength
2 000 mAscent
2 109 mDescent
2 010 mMax. altitude
1 344 mMin. altitude
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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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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Dzembronia
Hotel
Під Вухатим каменем
from 1,210 UAH per night
Hotel
Білий Слон
from 2,800 UAH per night
Hotel
У Івана
from 2,970 UAH per night
Hotel
Chalet pid Kryntoyu
from 15,000 UAH per night
Hotel
У Ганнусі
from 840 UAH per night
Hostel
Дараба
from 540 UAH per night
Near the finish · Dilove
Cottage
Котедж "Мармароський гірський притулок" Ділове
Motel
Motel "Tys" Dilove
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About the trail

Route Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi, via Mount Stih and Mount Mala Nenieska to Mount Pip Ivan Marmaroskyi. 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 Vaskul, Polonyna "Shchavnyk" (Yavirnyk), Mount Shchavnyk, Mount Stih and 5 more.

At a glance

A route of 36.6 km with 2,000 m of ascent from Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi to Mount Pip Ivan Marmaroskyi. Estimated walking time: about 12.5 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. 0–4 kmDescent of 620 m (down to 1,367 m)
  2. 4–22 kmAlong the ridge at 1,360–1,800 m, past Mount Steavul, Mount Korbul, Mount Mika-Mare, Mount Mala Nenieska
  3. 22–28 kmDescent of 390 m (down to 1,407 m)
  4. 28–34 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,400–1,540 m
  5. 34–37 kmClimb of 360 m to Mount Pip Ivan of Marmarosh (1,936 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 34–35, a climb of 280 m (≈28%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 2, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 14, 16, 18 and 21 etc.. There are no springs between km 21 and 30 — carry at least 2 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter “White Elephant” (km 0), Mountain shelter on Mount Vykhid (km 6), Hut on Mount Shchivnyk (km 8), Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Radul (km 10). Places to stay near the finish: Dilove.

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–19, ≈6.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  2. Day 2: km 19–37, ≈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 23 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 26 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 12.5 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 2, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 14, 16, 18 and 21 etc.. There are no springs between km 21 and 30 — carry at least 2 l of water. 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), Mountain shelter on Mount Vykhid (km 6), Hut on Mount Shchivnyk (km 8), Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Radul (km 10). Places to stay near the finish: Dilove.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Mountain shelter “White Elephant”km 0 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 2 003 m
  2. Spring below Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi (6)km 2 from the start · Not verified · 1 635 m
  3. Spring below Mount Shchavnyk (12)km 4.8 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 1 396 m
  4. Spring below Mount Shchavnyk (4)km 5.4 from the start · 290 m off the path · Not verified · 1 389 m
  5. Mountain shelter on Mount Vykhidkm 5.9 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 1 365 m
  6. Spring on Polonyna "Shchavnyk" (3)km 5.9 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 1 365 m
  7. Spring below Mount Shchavnyk (2)km 7.8 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 1 379 m
  8. Hut on Mount Shchivnykkm 8 from the start · Not verified · 1 389 m

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What to see on the trail

The White Elephant Observatory on Mount Pip Ivan ChornohirskyThe 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)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 VaskulMount Vaskulaltitude 1 730 mVaskul (Vaskul) is a mountain in the Chornohora massif (Ukrainian Carpathians). Vaskul (1730 m) is the foothill of Pop Ivan on the southwestern side.Polonyna "Shchavnyk" (Yavirnyk)Polonyna "Shchavnyk" (Yavirnyk)altitude 1 600 mThe Shchavnyk meadow is located on the Chornohora ridge at an altitude of 1600 meters above sea level.Mount ShchavnykMount Shchavnykaltitude 1 378 mThe top of Mount Shchavnyk is 1378 meters above sea level. Nearest settlements: Yavirnyk and Burkut in Ivano-Frankivsk region.Mount StihMount Stihaltitude 1 653 mMount Stih is the peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians of the incredibly beautiful Marmarosh mountain range, which lies on the border of the Chyvchyn...Mount SteavulMount Steavulaltitude 1 752 mSteavul (also known as Shchaul, Shaul) is a 1752-meter peak in the Ukrainian Carpathians, which lies in the Rakhiv district of the Transcarpathian...Mount BirsenscuMount Birsenscualtitude 1 670 mMount Byrsnesesku is a 1,670-meter peak in the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the Rakhiv district of Zakarpattia region.Mount Mika-MareMount Mika-Marealtitude 1 815 mMount Mika Mare (Neneska, Neniska - translated from the Hutsul dialect as "aunt") is one of the peaks of the Ukrainian Carpathians, 1815 meters...Mount Mala NenieskaMount Mala Nenieskaaltitude 1 818 mMala Neneska (Neniska Mala) is a peak in the Ukrainian Carpathians, lying in the Hutsul Alps of the Marmarosh mountain range.Mount Pip Ivan of MarmaroshMount Pip Ivan of Marmaroshaltitude 1 936 mPip Ivan of Marmarosh, 1936 meters high, is the highest peak of the Hutsul Alps, which are part of the Marmarosh mountain range of the majestic...

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