Rakhiv — to Dzembronia village, via Mount Pip Ivan Marmaroskyi, Mount Mika-Mare, Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi

At a glance

A multi-day route of 67.8 km with 3,766 m of ascent from Rakhiv to Dzembronia village. Estimated time: 3 days of 6–10 h of walking (about 23 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–22 kmClimb of 1,470 m to Mount Pip Ivan of Marmarosh (1,936 m)
2. 22–26 kmDescent of 440 m (down to 1,463 m)
3. 26–54 kmAlong the ridge at 1,350–1,800 m, past Mount Mezhypotoky, Mount Mala Nenieska, Mount Mika-Mare, Mount Steavul
4. 54–58 kmClimb of 620 m to Mount Pip Ivan of Chornohora (2,028 m)
5. 58–68 kmDescent of 1,150 m to Dzembronia village

Steepest kilometre: km 20–21, a climb of 360 m (≈34%), near Polonyna Lysycha.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 1, 4, 6, 10, 18, 19, 20, 24, 27 and 28 etc.. There are no springs between km 28 and 38 — carry at least 2 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Mount Menchul (km 6), Hut below Mount Berlebashka (km 16), Carpathian Biosphere Reserve house (km 19), Hut on Polonyna Lysycha (km 19), Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Radul (km 48), Hut on Mount Shchivnyk (km 50), Mountain shelter on Mount Vykhid (km 52), Mountain shelter “White Elephant” (km 58) etc.. Places to stay near the start: Rakhiv; near the finish: Dzembronia.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–19, ≈7 h — overnight: Hut on Polonyna Lysycha (hut)
2. Day 2: km 19–48, ≈9.5 h — overnight: Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Radul (hut)
3. Day 3: km 48–68, ≈6.5 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 30 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Rakhiv. This is a one-way route: the finish is 36 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 6–10 h of walking (about 23 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 1, 4, 6, 10, 18, 19, 20, 24, 27 and 28 etc.. There are no springs between km 28 and 38 — carry at least 2 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Where can I stay overnight?

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Mount Menchul (km 6), Hut below Mount Berlebashka (km 16), Carpathian Biosphere Reserve house (km 19), Hut on Polonyna Lysycha (km 19), Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Radul (km 48), Hut on Mount Shchivnyk (km 50), Mountain shelter on Mount Vykhid (km 52), Mountain shelter “White Elephant” (km 58) etc.. Places to stay near the start: Rakhiv; near the finish: Dzembronia. Possible overnight stops: Hut on Polonyna Lysycha (km 19), Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Radul (km 48).