Smotrych saddle – Mount Pip Ivan
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About the trail
Route Smotrych saddle – Mount Pip Ivan. Has yellow marking (short routes, connecting paths, shortcuts). Along the route you will see: Mount Smotrych.
At a glance
A short route of 2.1 km with 188 m of ascent from Mount Pip Ivan to Smotrych saddle. Estimated walking time: about 1 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0.5 and 1.5. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Places to stay near the finish: Verkhovyna.
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 2 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.
Getting there
Start: Mount Pip Ivan. This is a one-way route: the finish is 2 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 1 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0.5 and 1.5. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Places to stay near the finish: Verkhovyna.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi (7)km 0.3 from the start · 170 m off the path · Not verified · 1 796 m
- Spring below Mount Vukhatyi Kaminkm 0.7 from the start · 170 m off the path · Not verified · 1 809 m
- Spring below Mount Vukhatyi Kamin (4)km 1.6 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 1 717 m
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