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Shybene villageloop, via Mount Stih, Mount Reheska, Mount Kopylash

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32.2 kmLength
1 075 mAscent
1 075 mDescent
1 563 mMax. altitude
843 mMin. altitude
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Near the start & finish · Dzembronia
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About the trail

Route Shybene village, via Mount Stih, Mount Reheska and Mount Kopylash to Shybene village. Along the route you will see: Mount Kopylash, Mount Regeska, Mount Kernychny, Mount Stih.

At a glance

A loop route of 32.2 km with 1,075 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Shybene village. Estimated walking time: about 10 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. 0–7 kmClimb of 580 m (up to 1,423 m)
  2. 7–20 kmAlong the ridge at 1,420–1,560 m, past Mount Kopylash, Mount Regeska, Mount Stih, Mount Radul
  3. 20–22 kmDescent of 420 m (down to 1,034 m)
  4. 22–32 kmGentle ups and downs at 840–1,050 m

Steepest kilometre: km 21–22, a descent of 260 m (≈25%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 18, 19 and 23. There are no springs between km 0 and 18 — carry at least 3 l of water.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Bercheska (km 13), Border guards' hut below Mount Kopylash (km 13), Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Radul (km 19), Mountain shelter at Medvezhek (km 24), Hut at Medvezhek (km 24).

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–13, ≈4.5 h — overnight: Border guards' hut below Mount Kopylash (hut)
  2. Day 2: km 13–32, ≈5 h — finish

When to go

Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed. About 8 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 loop: it brings you back to the start.

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FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 10 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 18, 19 and 23. There are no springs between km 0 and 18 — carry at least 3 l of water.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Bercheska (km 13), Border guards' hut below Mount Kopylash (km 13), Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Radul (km 19), Mountain shelter at Medvezhek (km 24), Hut at Medvezhek (km 24). Possible overnight stops: Border guards' hut below Mount Kopylash (km 13).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Hut on Polonyna Bercheskakm 11.9 from the start · 230 m off the path · Not verified · 1 496 m
  2. Border guards' hut below Mount Kopylashkm 12.7 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 1 501 m
  3. Spring below Mount Stih (21)km 16.8 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 1 486 m
  4. Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Radulkm 18.1 from the start · 40 m off the path · Standing · 1 490 m
  5. Spring on Polonyna Radulkm 18.1 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 1 470 m
  6. Spring (Burkut)km 21.4 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 1 041 m
  7. Mountain shelter at Medvezhekkm 23 from the start · Not verified · 981 m
  8. Hut at Medvezhekkm 23 from the start · Not verified · 979 m

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What to see on the trail

Mount KopylashMount Kopylashaltitude 1 599 mMount Kopylash is a 1599-meter cone-shaped peak in the Ukrainian Carpathians, which is located within the main ridge of the Chyvchyn Mountains...Mount RegeskaMount Regeskaaltitude 1 569 mRegeska is a 1569-meter (according to other sources, 1584-meter) peak in the Ukrainian Carpathians, which is located in the Marmarosh mountain...Mount KernychnyMount Kernychnyaltitude 1 589 mKernychnyi is a 1,589-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, which is located in the Chyvchyn Mountains of the Marmarosh mountain range.Mount StihMount Stihaltitude 1 653 mMount Stih is the peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians of the incredibly beautiful Marmarosh mountain range, which lies on the border of the Chyvchyn...

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