Voronenko village — to Iltsi village, via Mount Kukul, Mount Hoverla, Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi

At a glance

A multi-day route of 63.3 km with 3,028 m of ascent from Voronenko village to Iltsi village. Estimated time: 3 days of 6–8 h of walking (about 21 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–12 kmClimb of 760 m to Mount Kukul (1,539 m)
2. 12–16 kmDescent of 280 m (down to 1,175 m)
3. 16–22 kmClimb of 770 m to Mount Hoverla (2,061 m)
4. 22–43 kmAlong the ridge at 1,720–1,990 m, past Mount Rebra, Mount Brebeneskul, Mount Menchul, Mount Pip Ivan of Chornohora
5. 43–50 kmDescent of 990 m (down to 819 m)
6. 50–63 kmGentle ups and downs at 630–820 m

Steepest kilometre: km 44–45, a descent of 280 m (≈27%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 4, 7, 8, 10, 13, 15, 16, 20, 22 and 24 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter “White Elephant” (km 40), Cabin “The Dairy” (km 47). Places to stay near the start: Vorokhta; near the finish: Verkhovyna.

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 19–40, ≈7.5 h — overnight: Mountain shelter “White Elephant” (hut)
3. Day 3: km 40–63, ≈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 27 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Voronenko village. Most places to stay near the start are in Vorokhta. This is a one-way route: the finish is 22 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 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 4, 7, 8, 10, 13, 15, 16, 20, 22 and 24 etc.. 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 40), Cabin “The Dairy” (km 47). Places to stay near the start: Vorokhta; near the finish: Verkhovyna. Possible overnight stops: Mountain shelter “White Elephant” (km 40).