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Shybene villageloop, via Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi

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15.8 kmLength
1 244 mAscent
1 246 mDescent
2 017 mMax. altitude
896 mMin. altitude
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Near the start & finish · Dzembronia
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About the trail

Route Shybene village – Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi – Shybene village. Along the route you will see: Polonyna Vesnarka, Zelenne, Lake Maricheyka, Mount Shurin, Mount Pip Ivan of Chornohora (Pip Ivan, Black Mountain), The White Elephant Observatory on Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirsky.

At a glance

A one-day loop route of 15.8 km with 1,244 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Shybene village. Estimated walking time: about 6 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–3 kmClimb of 600 m (up to 1,514 m)
  2. 3–5 kmAlong the ridge at 1,510–1,560 m
  3. 5–8 kmClimb of 450 m to Mount Pip Ivan of Chornohora (2,028 m)
  4. 8–11 kmDescent of 460 m to Lake Maricheyka
  5. 11–12 kmAlong the ridge at 1,510–1,550 m
  6. 12–16 kmDescent of 620 m (down to 902 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 6–7, a climb of 230 m (≈23%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 3, 5, 6, 8 and 13.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut “Maricheika” (km 5), Mountain shelter “White Elephant” (km 8), Hut on Polonyna Vesnarka (4) (km 13).

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 9 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Shybene village. 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 6 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 3, 5, 6, 8 and 13.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut “Maricheika” (km 5), Mountain shelter “White Elephant” (km 8), Hut on Polonyna Vesnarka (4) (km 13).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring on Polonyna Vesnarkakm 3.1 from the start · 150 m off the path · Not verified · 1 475 m
  2. Hut “Maricheika”km 4.5 from the start · 120 m off the path · Standing · 1 533 m
  3. Spring below Mount Shuryn (6)km 4.6 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 1 530 m
  4. Spring below Mount Shuryn (5)km 5 from the start · Not verified · 1 515 m
  5. Spring below Mount Shurynkm 5.8 from the start · 40 m off the path · Not verified · 1 661 m
  6. Mountain shelter “White Elephant”km 7.8 from the start · Not verified · 2 003 m
  7. Spring below Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi (8)km 8.2 from the start · 300 m off the path · Not verified · 1 866 m
  8. Hut on Polonyna Vesnarka (4)km 12.5 from the start · 60 m off the path · Standing · 1 459 m

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What to see on the trail

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...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,...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.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...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...

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