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Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi — to Shybene village, via Vesnarka polonyna

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8.9 kmLength
147 mAscent
1 145 mDescent
2 011 mMax. altitude
929 mMin. altitude
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About the trail

Route Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi, via Vesnarka polonyna to Shybene village. 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 Shurin, Lake Maricheyka, Polonyna Vesnarka, Zelenne.

At a glance

A short route of 8.9 km with 147 m of ascent and 1,145 m of descent from Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi to Shybene village. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–3 kmDescent of 430 m to Lake Maricheyka
  2. 3–5.5 kmAlong the ridge at 1,490–1,550 m
  3. 5.5–9 kmDescent of 550 m to Shybene village

Steepest kilometre: km 0.5–2, a descent of 210 m (≈20%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 2.5, 4 and 5.5.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter “White Elephant” (km 0), Hut “Maricheika” (km 4), Hut on Polonyna Vesnarka (4) (km 5.5).

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: Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi. This is a one-way route: the finish is 6 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 2.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 2.5, 4 and 5.5.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter “White Elephant” (km 0), Hut “Maricheika” (km 4), Hut on Polonyna Vesnarka (4) (km 5.5).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Mountain shelter “White Elephant”km 0 from the start · 40 m off the path · Not verified · 2 003 m
  2. Spring below Mount Shurynkm 2.2 from the start · Not verified · 1 661 m
  3. Spring below Mount Shuryn (4)km 3 from the start · Not verified · 1 519 m
  4. Spring below Mount Shuryn (6)km 3.7 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 1 530 m
  5. Hut “Maricheika”km 3.7 from the start · 90 m off the path · Standing · 1 533 m
  6. Spring on Polonyna Vesnarka (3)km 5.3 from the start · Not verified · 1 501 m
  7. Hut on Polonyna Vesnarka (4)km 5.5 from the start · Standing · 1 459 m
  8. Spring on Polonyna Vesnarka (2)km 5.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 427 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 ShurinMount Shurinaltitude 1 772 mMount Shuryn, with a height of 1772 meters, is a peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians located in the southeastern part of the Chornohora mountain range.Lake MaricheykaLake Maricheykaaltitude 1 510 mLake Maricheyka is one of the most picturesque high-altitude glacial lakes in the Carpathians, located on the northeastern slope of Mount Shuryn,...Polonyna Vesnarka, ZelennePolonyna Vesnarka, Zelennealtitude 785 m"Vesnarka is a meadow on the Chornohora ridge in the Ukrainian Carpathians. It is located on the road between the village of Zelene and the...

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