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

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30.9 kmLength
1 876 mAscent
1 452 mDescent
2 019 mMax. altitude
845 mMin. altitude
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It may be partly marked. Unmarked trails have no information boards, signposts or auxiliary signs (water, campsite, etc.). The decision to walk the trail is entirely your own responsibility.

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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Dzembronia
Hotel
Під Вухатим каменем
from 1,210 UAH per night
Hotel
Білий Слон
from 2,800 UAH per night
Hotel
У Івана
from 2,970 UAH per night
Near the finish · Vorokhta
Hotel
Training and Sports Base "Zaroslyak" at Hoverla
Hotel
Біля Говерли
from 1,320 UAH per night
Hotel
Hotel "Desyatka" Vorokhta (near Hoverlyansky Checkpoint)
Cottage
Cottage "Try Hory" Vorokhta (Tenth Kilometer)
Homestead
Homestead "Sosnovyi Dvir" Vorokhta (Tenth Kilometer)
Homestead
Homestead "SWEET HOME" Vorokhta (Tenth Kilometer)
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About the trail

Route Shybene village, via Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi, Mount Brebeneskul and Lake Nesamovyte to Zaroslyak base. 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 Dzembronya and 9 more.

At a glance

A route of 30.9 km with 1,876 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 840–910 m
  2. 3–11 kmClimb of 1,090 m to Mount Pip Ivan of Chornohora (2,028 m)
  3. 11–22 kmAlong the ridge at 1,800–2,000 m, past Mount Dzembronya, Mount Menchul, Mount Brebeneskul
  4. 22–27 kmDescent of 590 m (down to 1,356 m)
  5. 27–31 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,260–1,400 m

Steepest kilometre: km 9–10, a climb of 230 m (≈22%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 6, 7, 9, 13, 17, 20, 24 and 31. 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, ≈5 h — overnight: Mountain shelter “White Elephant” (hut)
  2. Day 2: km 11–31, ≈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 17 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, 13, 17, 20, 24 and 31. 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).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring on Polonyna Vesnarka (2)km 5.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 427 m
  2. Hut on Polonyna Vesnarka (4)km 5.8 from the start · 60 m off the path · Standing · 1 459 m
  3. Hut “Maricheika”km 7.2 from the start · 90 m off the path · Standing · 1 533 m
  4. Spring below Mount Shuryn (6)km 7.2 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 1 530 m
  5. Spring below Mount Shuryn (5)km 7.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 515 m
  6. Spring below Mount Shurynkm 8.5 from the start · Not verified · 1 661 m
  7. Mountain shelter “White Elephant”km 10.6 from the start · Not verified · 2 003 m
  8. Spring below Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi (7)km 12.1 from the start · 290 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 DzembronyaMount Dzembronyaaltitude 1 877 mMount Dzembronia, with a height of 1877 meters, is one of the most famous peaks of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the Carpathian National...Mount MenchulMount Menchulaltitude 1 998 mMenchul (also known as Munchel, which comes from the Romanian "munteul" meaning "mountain"), with a height of 1998 meters, is the seventh largest...Mount BrebeneskulMount Brebeneskulaltitude 2 035 mMount Brebeneskul is the second highest peak in the Ukrainian Carpathians after Hoverla (2061 m), located in the middle of the Chornohora ridge on...Lake BrebeneskulLake Brebeneskulaltitude 1 801 mBrebeneskul is the highest mountain lake in the Ukrainian Carpathians (1801 m above sea level), a hydrological natural monument of local importance...Mount Gutin TomnatikMount Gutin Tomnatikaltitude 2 016 mHutyn Tomnatyk is one of the highest and most beautiful peaks of the Ukrainian Carpathians.Mount RebraMount Rebraaltitude 2 001 mMount Rebra, with a height of 2001 meters, is located in the central part of the Chornohora ridge.Polonyna GadzhinaPolonyna Gadzhinaaltitude 771 mIt seemed that the Chornohora massif was literally crowded with people, but sometimes you can come across places that either locals or tourists who...High-mountainous Lake Nesamovite (1750 m.a.s.l., Chornohora ridge)High-mountainous Lake Nesamovite (1750 m.a.s.l., Chornohora ridge)altitude 1 750 mNesamovyte is one of the highest lakes in the Ukrainian Carpathians (1750 m above sea level).Mount TurkulMount Turkulaltitude 1 933 mTurkul, 1933 meters high, is one of the peaks of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the Chornohora mountain range.Mount DantsizhMount Dantsizhaltitude 1 850 mDantsizh (also known as Danzer) is a peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, 1850 meters high. The mountain is located on the Chornohora mountain range ...

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