Probiinivka village — to Shybene village, via Mount Tarnytsia, Mount Pnivie, Mount Chyvchyn

At a glance

A multi-day route of 68.4 km with 2,917 m of ascent from Probiinivka village to Shybene village. Estimated time: 3 days of 6–8 h of walking (about 22 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–7 kmClimb of 750 m to Mount Baba Liudova (1,582 m)
2. 7–43 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,230–1,740 m, past Mount Pnivie, Mount Sulihul
3. 43–51 kmDescent of 690 m (down to 1,045 m)
4. 51–56 kmClimb of 500 m (up to 1,544 m)
5. 56–64 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,460–1,550 m, past Mount Masny Prislip
6. 64–68 kmDescent of 610 m to Shybene village

Steepest kilometre: km 67–68, a descent of 250 m (≈24%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 7, 10, 12, 29, 30, 40, 42, 45, 51 and 57 etc.. There are no springs between km 12 and 29 — carry at least 3 l of water.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Mount Tarnytsia (2) (km 4), Hut below Mount Tarnytsia (km 4), Hut below Mount Starnytsia (km 6), Hut on Polonyna Kopilash V (km 7), Hut (Hramotne) (km 11), Mountain shelter (Hramotne, 2) (km 12), Hut (Holoshyna) (km 21), National park staff house (km 38) etc..

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–21, ≈7 h — overnight: Hut (Holoshyna) (hut)
2. Day 2: km 21–45, ≈8 h — overnight: Hut on Polonyna Milkova (hut)
3. Day 3: km 45–68, ≈7 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: Probiinivka village. This is a one-way route: the finish is 9 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 6–8 h of walking (about 22 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 7, 10, 12, 29, 30, 40, 42, 45, 51 and 57 etc.. There are no springs between km 12 and 29 — carry at least 3 l of water.

Where can I stay overnight?

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Mount Tarnytsia (2) (km 4), Hut below Mount Tarnytsia (km 4), Hut below Mount Starnytsia (km 6), Hut on Polonyna Kopilash V (km 7), Hut (Hramotne) (km 11), Mountain shelter (Hramotne, 2) (km 12), Hut (Holoshyna) (km 21), National park staff house (km 38) etc.. Possible overnight stops: Hut (Holoshyna) (km 21), Hut on Polonyna Milkova (km 45).