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Transcarpathian Tourist Trail

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393.2 kmLength
30 283 mAscent
30 433 mDescent
2 031 mMax. altitude
198 mMin. altitude

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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Rakhiv
Motel
Motel "Tys" Dilove
Cottage
Котедж "Мармароський гірський притулок" Ділове
Cottage
Брендушка
from 1,700 UAH per night
Hotel
Camelot
from 800 UAH per night
Hotel
Гостинниця
from 950 UAH per night
Hotel
Rakhiv Hotel & Apartments
from 740 UAH per night
Near the finish · Kostryna
Cottage
Котедж "ТЕРМАЧУВ" Великий Березний
Homestead
Homestead "Ulich"
Cottage
Dobrede
from 5,700 UAH per night
Hotel
Hotel Complex "Klub Visson"
Hotel
Mini-Hotel "Verkhovynskyi Dvir" Kostryna
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About the trail

Route Transcarpathian Tourist Trail. Has red marking (international, long-distance or mountain routes). Along the route you will see: Geographical centre of Europe, Dilove, Berlebashka Mountain, Polonyna Lysycha, Mount Pip Ivan of Marmarosh, Mount Mala Nenieska, Mount Mika-Mare and 47 more.

At a glance

A multi-day route of 393.2 km with 30,283 m of ascent. Estimated time: 21 days of 5–11 h of walking (about 149 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: red.

Route stages

  1. 0–18 kmClimb of 1,530 m to Mount Pip Ivan of Marmarosh (1,936 m)
  2. 18–81 kmAlong the ridge at 1,350–2,000 m, past Mount Pip Ivan of Chornohora, Mount Brebeneskul, Mount Hoverla, Mount Petros
  3. 81–98 kmDescent of 1,450 m (down to 540 m)
  4. 98–107 kmClimb of 1,300 m (up to 1,842 m)
  5. 107–393 kmGentle ups and downs at 190–1,850 m, past Mount Bliznytsia, Mount Drahobrat, Mount Velykyi Kotel, Mount Ungaryaska

Steepest kilometre: km 80–81, a climb of 410 m (≈41%), near Mount Petros.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 2, 3, 5, 11, 14, 16, 17, 21, 35 and 37 etc.. There are no springs between km 287 and 324 — carry at least 7 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Cabin (Dilove) (km 3), Hunters' lodge (Kruhlyi) (km 10), Carpathian Biosphere Reserve house (km 16), Hut on Polonyna Lysycha (km 16), Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Radul (km 45), Hut on Mount Shchivnyk (km 47), Mountain shelter on Mount Vykhid (km 49), Mountain shelter “White Elephant” (km 55) etc.. Places to stay near the start: Rakhiv; near the finish: Kostryna.

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–16, ≈7.5 h — overnight: Carpathian Biosphere Reserve house (hut)
  2. Day 2: km 16–32, ≈6.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  3. Day 3: km 32–49, ≈6 h — overnight: Mountain shelter on Mount Vykhid (hut)
  4. Day 4: km 49–74, ≈10.5 h — overnight: Eco point “At the foot of Hoverla” (hut) (hut)
  5. Day 5: km 74–90, ≈6 h — overnight: Ivan Franko University biological station (shelter) (hut)
  6. Day 6: km 90–103, ≈5 h — overnight: Hut on Polonyna Braivka (hut)
  7. Day 7: km 103–122, ≈8 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  8. Day 8: km 122–144, ≈7 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  9. Day 9: km 144–158, ≈6 h — overnight: Mountain shelter (Ruska Mokra) (hut)
  10. Day 10: km 158–182, ≈8 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  11. Day 11: km 182–199, ≈7 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  12. Day 12: km 199–218, ≈6.5 h — overnight: Hut (Mizhhiria) (hut)
  13. Day 13: km 218–237, ≈7.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  14. Day 14: km 237–256, ≈7 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  15. Day 15: km 256–281, ≈8 h — overnight: Hut (Latirka) (hut)
  16. Day 16: km 281–296, ≈6.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  17. Day 17: km 296–319, ≈7 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  18. Day 18: km 319–336, ≈7 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  19. Day 19: km 336–354, ≈7 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  20. Day 20: km 354–373, ≈7 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  21. Day 21: km 373–393, ≈7 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 90 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Most places to stay near the start are in Rakhiv. This is a one-way route: the finish is 167 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: 21 days of 5–11 h of walking (about 149 h in total, not counting stops).
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 2, 3, 5, 11, 14, 16, 17, 21, 35 and 37 etc.. There are no springs between km 287 and 324 — carry at least 7 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Cabin (Dilove) (km 3), Hunters' lodge (Kruhlyi) (km 10), Carpathian Biosphere Reserve house (km 16), Hut on Polonyna Lysycha (km 16), Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Radul (km 45), Hut on Mount Shchivnyk (km 47), Mountain shelter on Mount Vykhid (km 49), Mountain shelter “White Elephant” (km 55) etc.. Places to stay near the start: Rakhiv; near the finish: Kostryna. Possible overnight stops: Carpathian Biosphere Reserve house (km 16), Mountain shelter on Mount Vykhid (km 49), Eco point “At the foot of Hoverla” (hut) (km 74), Ivan Franko University biological station (shelter) (km 90), Hut on Polonyna Braivka (km 103), Mountain shelter (Ruska Mokra) (km 158), Hut (Mizhhiria) (km 218), Hut (Latirka) (km 281).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring (Dilove, 8)km 2.3 from the start · Not verified · 421 m
  2. Spring (Dilove, 9)km 2.9 from the start · Not verified · 428 m
  3. Cabin (Dilove)km 3 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 429 m
  4. Spring (Dilove, 11)km 3.3 from the start · Not verified · 452 m
  5. Spring (Dilove, 19)km 4.8 from the start · Not verified · 520 m
  6. Hunters' lodge (Kruhlyi)km 9.5 from the start · Not verified · 916 m
  7. Spring (Kruhlyi, 21)km 10.9 from the start · Not verified · 1 093 m
  8. Spring below Mount Berlebashka (3)km 13.9 from the start · Not verified · 1 477 m

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What to see on the trail

Geographical centre of Europe, DiloveGeographical centre of Europe, Dilovealtitude 357 mIt is one of the main attractions of Transcarpathia, as the sign of the geographical center of Europe is installed in this place. ...Berlebashka MountainBerlebashka Mountainaltitude 1 734 mBerlebashka is a mountain in the Rakhiv Mountains (part of the Marmarosh Mountains). It is located in the south of Rakhiv district, Zakarpattia...Polonyna LysychaPolonyna Lysychaaltitude 1 477 mThe Lysycha valley is located on the Marmoroska ridge of the Carpathians. It is located in Rakhiv district of Zakarpattia region near the Ukrainian...Mount Pip Ivan of MarmaroshMount Pip Ivan of Marmaroshaltitude 1 936 mPip Ivan of Marmarosh, 1936 meters high, is the highest peak of the Hutsul Alps, which are part of the Marmarosh mountain range of the majestic...Mount Mala NenieskaMount Mala Nenieskaaltitude 1 818 mMala Neneska (Neniska Mala) is a peak in the Ukrainian Carpathians, lying in the Hutsul Alps of the Marmarosh mountain range.Mount Mika-MareMount Mika-Marealtitude 1 815 mMount Mika Mare (Neneska, Neniska - translated from the Hutsul dialect as "aunt") is one of the peaks of the Ukrainian Carpathians, 1815 meters...Mount BirsenscuMount Birsenscualtitude 1 670 mMount Byrsnesesku is a 1,670-meter peak in the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the Rakhiv district of Zakarpattia region.Mount SteavulMount Steavulaltitude 1 752 mSteavul (also known as Shchaul, Shaul) is a 1752-meter peak in the Ukrainian Carpathians, which lies in the Rakhiv district of the Transcarpathian...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...Mount ShchavnykMount Shchavnykaltitude 1 378 mThe top of Mount Shchavnyk is 1378 meters above sea level. 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Vaskul (1730 m) is the foothill of Pop Ivan on the southwestern side.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 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...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 ...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...Mount BliznytsiaMount Bliznytsiaaltitude 1 883 mBlyznytsia (also called Bliznytsia, Blyzhnytsia) are two mountains of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the eastern part of the Svydovets...Mount Stih (Dragobrat)Mount Stih (Dragobrat)altitude 1 704 mStig (locally known as Stug) is a peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the Rakhiv district of Zakarpattia region in the northeastern part...Mount Velykyi KotelMount Velykyi Kotelaltitude 1 771 mMount Velykyi Kotel is the peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, which lies within the Svydovets mountain range.Lake VorozheskayaLake Vorozheskayaaltitude 1 460 mThe real pearl of the Carpathians - Lake Vorozheska (other names - Vorozheska, Triton ) - is a hydrological natural monument of local importance, a...Lake Gereshaska (Dogyaska)Lake Gereshaska (Dogyaska)altitude 1 577 mGerashaska (another name - Dogyaska ) is a high-mountain lake in the Ukrainian Carpathians, within the Rakhiv district of Zakarpattia region.Mount DogyaskaMount Dogyaskaaltitude 1 761 mDogyaska is a peak in the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the central part of the Svydovets mountain range.Mount TrojaskaMount Trojaskaaltitude 1 702 mThe mountain is located in Rakhiv district of Zakarpattia region within the central part of the Svydovets mountain range. ...Mount UngaryaskaMount Ungaryaskaaltitude 1 707 mUngaryaska is the peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the western part of the Svydovets mountain range.Mount Mala KurtiaskaMount Mala Kurtiaskaaltitude 1 644 mMala Kurtyaska is a mountain in the Ukrainian Carpathians, which is located in the western part of the Svydovets mountain range.Mount Velyka Kurtyaska (Svydovets)Mount Velyka Kurtyaska (Svydovets)altitude 1 621 mVelyka Kurtyaska is a mountain in the Svydovets massif (Ukrainian Carpathians). 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