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

At a glance

A multi-day route of 46.9 km with 3,476 m of ascent from Voronenko village to Zelene village. Estimated time: 3 days of 5–6 h of walking (about 17.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–11 kmClimb of 660 m to Mount Kukul (1,539 m)
2. 11–15 kmDescent of 280 m (down to 1,172 m)
3. 15–20 kmClimb of 760 m to Mount Hoverla (2,061 m)
4. 20–37 kmAlong the ridge at 1,710–2,000 m, past Mount Rebra, Mount Brebeneskul, Mount Menchul, Mount Pip Ivan of Chornohora
5. 37–47 kmDescent of 1,180 m to Zelene village

Steepest kilometre: km 39–40, a descent of 340 m (≈34%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 4, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 18, 20 and 22 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Voronenko, 4) (km 5), Hut (Voronenko) (km 5), Hut (Voronenko, 3) (km 5), Hut on Polonyna Serednia (km 9), Mountain shelter “White Elephant” (km 37). Places to stay near the start: Vorokhta.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–16, ≈6 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
2. Day 2: km 16–30, ≈6 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
3. Day 3: km 30–47, ≈6 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 22 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 31 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 5–6 h of walking (about 17.5 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 4, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 18, 20 and 22 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Where can I stay overnight?

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Voronenko, 4) (km 5), Hut (Voronenko) (km 5), Hut (Voronenko, 3) (km 5), Hut on Polonyna Serednia (km 9), Mountain shelter “White Elephant” (km 37). Places to stay near the start: Vorokhta.