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Zaroslyak base — to Shybene village, via Mount Turkul, Mount Dzembronia, Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi

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31.1 kmLength
1 483 mAscent
1 897 mDescent
2 003 mMax. altitude
846 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 · Vorokhta
Hotel
Training and Sports Base "Zaroslyak" at Hoverla
Hotel
Біля Говерли
from 1,320 UAH per night
Hotel
Hotel "Desyatka" Vorokhta (near Hoverlyansky Checkpoint)
Cottage
Cottage "Try Hory" Vorokhta (Tenth Kilometer)
Homestead
Homestead "Sosnovyi Dvir" Vorokhta (Tenth Kilometer)
Homestead
Homestead "SWEET HOME" Vorokhta (Tenth Kilometer)
Near the finish · Dzembronia
Hotel
Під Вухатим каменем
from 1,210 UAH per night
Hotel
Білий Слон
from 2,800 UAH per night
Hotel
У Івана
from 2,970 UAH per night
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About the trail

Route Zaroslyak base, via Mount Turkul, Mount Dzembronia and Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi to Shybene village. Along the route you will see: Mount Pozhyzhevska, Mount Dantsizh, Mount Turkul, High-mountainous Lake Nesamovite (1750 m.a.s.l., Chornohora ridge), Mount Rebra, Polonyna Gadzhina and 10 more.

At a glance

A route of 31.1 km with 1,483 m of ascent from Zaroslyak base to Shybene village. Estimated walking time: about 10.5 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–6 kmClimb of 610 m to Mount Turkul (1,933 m)
  2. 6–20 kmAlong the ridge at 1,770–1,990 m, past Mount Rebra, Mount Brebeneskul, Mount Menchul, Mount Pip Ivan of Chornohora
  3. 20–28 kmDescent of 1,080 m (down to 907 m)
  4. 28–31 kmGentle ups and downs at 840–910 m

Steepest kilometre: km 3–4, a climb of 250 m (≈24%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 4, 7, 10, 12, 13, 18, 22, 23 and 24. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter “White Elephant” (km 20), Hut “Maricheika” (km 23), Hut on Polonyna Vesnarka (4) (km 25). Places to stay near the start: Vorokhta.

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–13, ≈5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  2. Day 2: km 13–31, ≈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 21 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Zaroslyak base. Most places to stay near the start are in Vorokhta. This is a one-way route: the finish is 23 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 10.5 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 4, 7, 10, 12, 13, 18, 22, 23 and 24. 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 20), Hut “Maricheika” (km 23), Hut on Polonyna Vesnarka (4) (km 25). Places to stay near the start: Vorokhta.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Mount Velyka Kozmeska (10)km 0.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 272 m
  2. Spring below Mount Dantsizhkm 3.9 from the start · 150 m off the path · Not verified · 1 621 m
  3. Spring below Mount Turkul (4)km 7 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 1 739 m
  4. Spring below Mount Hutyn Tomnatyk (2)km 9.9 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 1 918 m
  5. Spring below Mount Brebeneskulkm 11.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 921 m
  6. Spring below Mount Brebeneskul (2)km 12.2 from the start · Not verified · 1 908 m
  7. Spring below Mount Menchulkm 12.7 from the start · Weak flow · 1 905 m
  8. Spring below Mount Vukhatyi Kaminkm 16.9 from the start · Not verified · 1 809 m

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What to see on the trail

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 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 TurkulMount Turkulaltitude 1 933 mTurkul, 1933 meters high, is one of the peaks of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the Chornohora mountain range.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 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...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 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...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 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 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 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.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,...Polonyna Vesnarka, ZelennePolonyna Vesnarka, Zelennealtitude 785 m"Vesnarka is a meadow on the Chornohora ridge in the Ukrainian Carpathians. It is located on the road between the village of Zelene and the...

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