Shepit village — to Probiinivka village, via Mount Yarovytsia, Mount Pnivie, Mount Tarnytsia

At a glance

A multi-day route of 59.4 km with 2,021 m of ascent from Shepit village to Probiinivka village. Estimated time: 3 days of 6–7 h of walking (about 18 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–10 kmClimb of 520 m to Mount Tomnatyk (1,565 m)
2. 10–16 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,400–1,570 m, past Mount Yarovytsia
3. 16–23 kmDescent of 600 m (down to 964 m)
4. 23–30 kmClimb of 620 m to Mount Pryluchna (1,646 m)
5. 30–51 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,380–1,590 m, past Mount Pnivie
6. 51–59 kmDescent of 730 m to Probiinivka village

Steepest kilometre: km 26–28, a climb of 260 m (≈23%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 3, 7, 10, 13, 17, 25, 26, 28, 31 and 36 etc.. There are no springs between km 36 and 46 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Shepherds' hut below Mount Tomnatyk (km 9), Border guards' hut on Mount Tomnatyk (km 11), Hut below Mount Malyi Temnatyk (km 13), Hut on Polonyna Preluchnyi (km 28), Preluchnyi tourist shelter (km 28), Mountain shelter (Hramotne, 2) (km 47), Hut (Hramotne) (km 47), Hut on Polonyna Kopilash V (km 52) etc.. Places to stay near the start: Shepit.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–19, ≈6 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
2. Day 2: km 19–38, ≈6 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
3. Day 3: km 38–59, ≈6 h — finish

When to go

Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed. About 15 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Shepit village. Most places to stay near the start are in Shepit. This is a one-way route: the finish is 32 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 6–7 h of walking (about 18 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 3, 7, 10, 13, 17, 25, 26, 28, 31 and 36 etc.. There are no springs between km 36 and 46 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.

Where can I stay overnight?

Huts and shelters near the trail: Shepherds' hut below Mount Tomnatyk (km 9), Border guards' hut on Mount Tomnatyk (km 11), Hut below Mount Malyi Temnatyk (km 13), Hut on Polonyna Preluchnyi (km 28), Preluchnyi tourist shelter (km 28), Mountain shelter (Hramotne, 2) (km 47), Hut (Hramotne) (km 47), Hut on Polonyna Kopilash V (km 52) etc.. Places to stay near the start: Shepit.