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Vesnarka polonyna — to Lake Brebeneskul, via Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi, Mount Dzembronia

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13.2 kmLength
937 mAscent
643 mDescent
2 022 mMax. altitude
1 498 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 · Verkhovyna
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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
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Chalet pid Kryntoyu
from 15,000 UAH per night
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У Ганнусі
from 840 UAH per night
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Дараба
from 540 UAH per night
Near the finish · Vorokhta
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Біля Говерли
from 1,320 UAH per night
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Буков'ян
from 1,800 UAH per night
Cottage
Скита 2
from 968 UAH per night
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Carpathian View
from 5,400 UAH per night
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Training and Sports Base "Zaroslyak" at Hoverla
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Hotel "Desyatka" Vorokhta (near Hoverlyansky Checkpoint)
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About the trail

Route Vesnarka polonyna, via Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi and Mount Dzembronia to Lake Brebeneskul. Along the route you will see: Lake Maricheyka, Mount Shurin, Mount Pip Ivan of Chornohora (Pip Ivan, Black Mountain), The White Elephant Observatory on Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirsky, Mount Dzembronya, Mount Menchul and 3 more.

At a glance

A one-day route of 13.2 km with 937 m of ascent from Vesnarka polonyna to Lake Brebeneskul. Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–3 kmClimb of 480 m to Mount Pip Ivan of Chornohora (2,028 m)
  2. 3–13 kmAlong the ridge at 1,790–2,000 m, past Mount Dzembronya, Mount Menchul, Mount Brebeneskul

Steepest kilometre: km 2–3, a climb of 220 m (≈21%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1, 5, 10 and 13. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter “White Elephant” (km 4).

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 13 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Vesnarka polonyna. This is a one-way route: the finish is 10 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 5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1, 5, 10 and 13. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter “White Elephant” (km 4).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Mount Shuryn (6)km 0 from the start · 290 m off the path · Not verified · 1 530 m
  2. Spring below Mount Shurynkm 1.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 661 m
  3. Mountain shelter “White Elephant”km 3.3 from the start · Not verified · 2 003 m
  4. Spring below Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi (7)km 4.9 from the start · 290 m off the path · Not verified · 1 796 m
  5. Spring below Mount Vukhatyi Kaminkm 5.4 from the start · Not verified · 1 809 m
  6. Spring below Mount Menchulkm 9.8 from the start · 130 m off the path · Weak flow · 1 905 m
  7. Spring below Mount Brebeneskul (2)km 10.2 from the start · 250 m off the path · Not verified · 1 908 m
  8. Spring below Mount Hutyn Tomnatyk (4)km 12 from the start · Not verified · 1 797 m

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What to see on the trail

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.

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