Shybene village — to Dzembronia village, via Mount Shchavnyk, Mount Vaskul, Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi, Mount Smotrych

At a glance

A route of 29.7 km with 1,643 m of ascent from Shybene village to Dzembronia village. Estimated walking time: about 10 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–7 kmGentle ups and downs at 870–1,030 m
2. 7–11 kmClimb of 390 m to Hut on Mount Shchivnyk
3. 11–15 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,350–1,450 m, past Mount Shchavnyk, Mount Vykhid
4. 15–19 kmClimb of 620 m to Mount Pip Ivan of Chornohora (2,028 m)
5. 19–24 kmAlong the ridge at 1,750–1,980 m
6. 24–30 kmDescent of 1,060 m to Dzembronia village

Steepest kilometre: km 25–26, a descent of 320 m (≈31%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 7, 11, 12, 14, 16, 17, 21, 22 and 26. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut at Medvezhek (km 6), Mountain shelter at Medvezhek (km 6), Hut on Mount Shchivnyk (km 11), Mountain shelter on Mount Vykhid (km 13), Mountain shelter “White Elephant” (km 19), Cabin “The Dairy” (km 27). Places to stay near the finish: Dzembronia.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–13, ≈4.5 h — overnight: Mountain shelter on Mount Vykhid (hut)
2. Day 2: km 13–30, ≈6 h — finish

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 one-way route: the finish is 12 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 10 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days.

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 7, 11, 12, 14, 16, 17, 21, 22 and 26. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Where can I stay overnight?

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut at Medvezhek (km 6), Mountain shelter at Medvezhek (km 6), Hut on Mount Shchivnyk (km 11), Mountain shelter on Mount Vykhid (km 13), Mountain shelter “White Elephant” (km 19), Cabin “The Dairy” (km 27). Places to stay near the finish: Dzembronia. Possible overnight stops: Mountain shelter on Mount Vykhid (km 13).