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Shybene village — to Kvasy village, via Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi, Mount Hoverla, Mount Petros

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63.7 kmLength
3 368 mAscent
3 659 mDescent
2 036 mMax. altitude
540 mMin. altitude
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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Dzembronia
Hotel
Під Вухатим каменем
from 1,210 UAH per night
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Білий Слон
from 2,800 UAH per night
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У Івана
from 2,970 UAH per night
Near the finish · Kvasy
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PETROS
from 900 UAH per night
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Cube
from 1,350 UAH per night
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Дубок
from 1,430 UAH per night
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Mineral
from 421 UAH per night
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Гостинний дім
from 1,570 UAH per night
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Privat Guest House ZarinSki
from 1,120 UAH per night
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About the trail

Route Shybene village, via Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi, Mount Hoverla and Mount Petros to Kvasy village. 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 Smotrych and 17 more.

At a glance

A multi-day route of 63.7 km with 3,368 m of ascent from Shybene village to Kvasy village. Estimated time: 3 days of 6–8 h of walking (about 21.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–11 kmClimb of 1,130 m to Mount Pip Ivan of Chornohora (2,028 m)
  2. 11–40 kmAlong the ridge at 1,720–2,020 m, past Mount Menchul, Mount Brebeneskul, Mount Gutin Tomnatik, Mount Rebra
  3. 40–43 kmDescent of 470 m to “Carpathian Highlands” information and tourist centre
  4. 43–47 kmAlong the ridge at 1,510–1,560 m
  5. 47–48 kmClimb of 430 m to Mount Petros (2,020 m)
  6. 48–64 kmDescent of 1,430 m to Kvasy village

Steepest kilometre: km 47–48, a climb of 420 m (≈40%), near Mount Petros.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 6, 8, 9, 13, 14, 17, 18, 24, 27 and 34 etc.. 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 8), Mountain shelter “White Elephant” (km 11), Eco point “At the foot of Hoverla” (hut) (km 41), “Carpathian Highlands” information and tourist centre (shelter) (km 43), Eco point “Peremychka” (hut) (km 43), Hut (Luhy) (km 45), Ivan Franko University biological station (shelter) (km 56). Places to stay near the finish: Kvasy.

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–19, ≈7 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  2. Day 2: km 19–41, ≈7.5 h — overnight: Eco point “At the foot of Hoverla” (hut) (hut)
  3. Day 3: km 41–64, ≈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 46 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 37 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 6–8 h of walking (about 21.5 h in total, not counting stops).
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 6, 8, 9, 13, 14, 17, 18, 24, 27 and 34 etc.. 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 8), Mountain shelter “White Elephant” (km 11), Eco point “At the foot of Hoverla” (hut) (km 41), “Carpathian Highlands” information and tourist centre (shelter) (km 43), Eco point “Peremychka” (hut) (km 43), Hut (Luhy) (km 45), Ivan Franko University biological station (shelter) (km 56). Places to stay near the finish: Kvasy. Possible overnight stops: Eco point “At the foot of Hoverla” (hut) (km 41).

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 7.1 from the start · 100 m off the path · Standing · 1 533 m
  4. Spring below Mount Shuryn (6)km 7.1 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 1 530 m
  5. Spring below Mount Shuryn (5)km 7.5 from the start · Not verified · 1 515 m
  6. Spring below Mount Shurynkm 8.4 from the start · Not verified · 1 661 m
  7. Mountain shelter “White Elephant”km 10.4 from the start · Not verified · 2 003 m
  8. Spring below Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi (7)km 11.8 from the start · 180 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 SmotrychMount Smotrychaltitude 1 898 mMount Smotrych (also known as Smotrets) is an 1898-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians.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...Mount ShpytsiMount Shpytsialtitude 1 863 mShpytsi is a mountain of the Ukrainian Carpathians, 1863 m high, which lies on the territory of Verkhovyna district of Ivano-Frankivsk region.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 ...Mount PozhyzhevskaMount Pozhyzhevskaaltitude 1 822 mMount Pozhyzhevska (or Pozhezhevska) is one of the peaks of the Ukrainian Carpathians. It is located in the northwestern part of the Chornohora...Mount BreskulMount Breskulaltitude 1 911 mBreskul (another name for the mountain is Bretskul), 1911 meters high, is a famous mountain peak in the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the...Mount HoverlaMount Hoverlaaltitude 2 061 mMount Hoverla has a difficult route and you need to prepare for the climb in advance. You need an experienced friend, company, or guide to go...Mount PetrosMount Petrosaltitude 2 020 mMount Petros is the fourth highest (2020 m) peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians after Hoverla (2061), Brebeneskul (2035 m) and Pop Ivan Chornohirsky ...Mount PetrosulMount Petrosulaltitude 1 855 mPetrosul is an 1855-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, which is the "neighboring mountain" of Petros, as it is located "at arm's length" from...Mount SheshulMount Sheshulaltitude 1 726 mSheshul is a 1,726-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, which is located in the western part of the Chornohora mountain range within the...

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