Shybene village — to Zaroslyak base, via Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi, Lake Nesamovyte, Mount Pozhyzhevska

At a glance

A route of 29.6 km with 2,032 m of ascent from Shybene village to Zaroslyak base. Estimated walking time: about 11 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. 0–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 850–920 m
2. 3–10 kmClimb of 1,070 m to Mount Pip Ivan of Chornohora (2,028 m)
3. 10–24 kmAlong the ridge at 1,750–2,010 m, past Mount Menchul, Mount Brebeneskul, Mount Rebra, Mount Turkul
4. 24–30 kmDescent of 610 m to Zaroslyak base

Steepest kilometre: km 26–27, a descent of 380 m (≈37%), near Mount Pozhyzhevska.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 6, 7, 9, 12, 17, 19, 23, 26 and 29. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Vesnarka (4) (km 6), Hut “Maricheika” (km 7), Mountain shelter “White Elephant” (km 11). Places to stay near the finish: Vorokhta.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–11, ≈4.5 h — overnight: Mountain shelter “White Elephant” (hut)
2. Day 2: km 11–30, ≈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 20 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 23 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 11 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 6, 7, 9, 12, 17, 19, 23, 26 and 29. 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 6), Hut “Maricheika” (km 7), Mountain shelter “White Elephant” (km 11). Places to stay near the finish: Vorokhta. Possible overnight stops: Mountain shelter “White Elephant” (km 11).