Shepit village — to Shybene village, via Mount Yarovytsia, Mount Pnivie, Mount Masnyi Pryslip

At a glance

A multi-day route of 73.4 km with 2,571 m of ascent from Shepit village to Shybene village. Estimated time: 3 days of 6–9 h of walking (about 22.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–17 kmClimb of 680 m to Mount Tomnatyk (1,565 m)
2. 17–23 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,390–1,560 m, past Mount Yarovytsia
3. 23–33 kmDescent of 530 m (down to 947 m)
4. 33–36 kmClimb of 550 m to Mount Pryluchna (1,646 m)
5. 36–66 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,370–1,580 m, past Mount Pnivie, Mount Baba Liudova, Mount Masny Prislip
6. 66–73 kmDescent of 660 m to Shybene village

Steepest kilometre: km 33–34, a climb of 260 m (≈24%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 11, 14, 17, 20, 24, 31, 33, 34, 37 and 42 etc.. There are no springs between km 0 and 11 — carry at least 2 l of water.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Shepherds' hut below Mount Tomnatyk (km 17), Border guards' hut on Mount Tomnatyk (km 18), Hut below Mount Malyi Temnatyk (km 20), Hut on Polonyna Preluchnyi (km 34), Preluchnyi tourist shelter (km 35), Hut on Polonyna Hlystovata (km 42), Mountain shelter (Hramotne, 2) (km 55), Hut (Hramotne) (km 55) etc.. Places to stay near the start: Shepit.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–20, ≈6 h — overnight: Hut below Mount Malyi Temnatyk (hut)
2. Day 2: km 20–42, ≈7.5 h — overnight: Hut on Polonyna Hlystovata (hut)
3. Day 3: km 42–73, ≈9 h — finish

When to go

Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed. About 17 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Shepit village. Most places to stay near the start are in Shepit. This is a one-way route: the finish is 40 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: 3 days of 6–9 h of walking (about 22.5 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 11, 14, 17, 20, 24, 31, 33, 34, 37 and 42 etc.. There are no springs between km 0 and 11 — carry at least 2 l of water.

Where can I stay overnight?

Huts and shelters near the trail: Shepherds' hut below Mount Tomnatyk (km 17), Border guards' hut on Mount Tomnatyk (km 18), Hut below Mount Malyi Temnatyk (km 20), Hut on Polonyna Preluchnyi (km 34), Preluchnyi tourist shelter (km 35), Hut on Polonyna Hlystovata (km 42), Mountain shelter (Hramotne, 2) (km 55), Hut (Hramotne) (km 55) etc.. Places to stay near the start: Shepit. Possible overnight stops: Hut below Mount Malyi Temnatyk (km 20), Hut on Polonyna Hlystovata (km 42).