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Shybene village — to Dzembronia village, via Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi

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20.4 kmLength
1 812 mAscent
1 925 mDescent
2 056 mMax. altitude
795 mMin. altitude
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Where to stay nearby

Near the finish · Dzembronia
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Під Вухатим каменем
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Білий Слон
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About the trail

Route Shybene village, via Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi to Dzembronia 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, Mount Smotrych.

At a glance

A one-day route of 20.4 km with 1,812 m of ascent from Shybene village to Dzembronia village. Estimated walking time: about 8 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–4 kmClimb of 550 m to Hut on Polonyna Vesnarka
  2. 4–6 kmAlong the ridge at 1,470–1,560 m
  3. 6–9 kmClimb of 490 m to Mount Pip Ivan of Chornohora (2,028 m)
  4. 9–20 kmDescent of 1,190 m to Dzembronia village

Steepest kilometre: km 13–14, a descent of 300 m (≈27%), near Mount Vukhatyi Kamin.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 3, 5, 7, 11, 12 and 17. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Vesnarka (4) (km 4), Hut “Maricheika” (km 5), Mountain shelter “White Elephant” (km 9), Cabin “The Dairy” (km 17). Places to stay near the finish: Dzembronia.

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 10 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 one-way route: the finish is 11 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 8 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 3, 5, 7, 11, 12 and 17. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Vesnarka (4) (km 4), Hut “Maricheika” (km 5), Mountain shelter “White Elephant” (km 9), Cabin “The Dairy” (km 17). Places to stay near the finish: Dzembronia.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring on Polonyna Vesnarka (2)km 3.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 427 m
  2. Hut on Polonyna Vesnarka (4)km 3.2 from the start · 50 m off the path · Standing · 1 459 m
  3. Hut “Maricheika”km 4.6 from the start · 90 m off the path · Standing · 1 533 m
  4. Spring below Mount Shuryn (6)km 4.6 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 1 530 m
  5. Spring below Mount Shuryn (5)km 5.3 from the start · Not verified · 1 515 m
  6. Spring below Mount Shurynkm 6.2 from the start · Not verified · 1 661 m
  7. Mountain shelter “White Elephant”km 8.4 from the start · Not verified · 2 003 m
  8. Spring below Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi (7)km 9.8 from the start · 170 m off the path · Not verified · 1 796 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...Mount SmotrychMount Smotrychaltitude 1 898 mMount Smotrych (also known as Smotrets) is an 1898-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians.

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