Dilove villageloop, via Mount Pip Ivan Marmaroskyi

At a glance

A loop route of 32.2 km with 2,684 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Dilove village. 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 kmGentle ups and downs at 350–460 m
2. 4–11 kmClimb of 1,090 m to Mount Zherban (1,795 m)
3. 11–16 kmAlong the ridge at 1,460–1,640 m
4. 16–21 kmDescent of 770 m to Hunters' lodge
5. 21–22 kmClimb of 780 m (up to 1,643 m)
6. 22–32 kmDescent of 1,290 m to Geographical centre of Europe

Steepest kilometre: km 22–23, a descent of 1,060 m (≈99%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 1, 3, 8, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 22 and 27 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Cabin (Dilove) (km 3), Mountain shelter “Stuhna” (km 9), Carpathian Biosphere Reserve house (km 17), Hut on Polonyna Lysycha (km 18), Hunters' lodge (Kruhlyi) (km 21). Places to stay near the start: Rakhiv.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–17, ≈7 h — overnight: Carpathian Biosphere Reserve house (hut)
2. Day 2: km 17–32, ≈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 5 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 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 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 1, 3, 8, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 22 and 27 etc.. 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 9), Carpathian Biosphere Reserve house (km 17), Hut on Polonyna Lysycha (km 18), Hunters' lodge (Kruhlyi) (km 21). Places to stay near the start: Rakhiv. Possible overnight stops: Carpathian Biosphere Reserve house (km 17).