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Pip Ivan observatory
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Khoroshkov · CC BY-SA 4.0Place photography
HikeUkrainian Carpathians

Pip Ivan via Lake Maricheika

A forest approach from Shybene, Vesnarka meadow and a lake before climbing to the stone observatory on the Chornohora ridge.

One way
10.3km
Difficulty
Hard
Named stops
5
Start walkSource map

Route map

Start area

A verified start pin and route line are not available yet. Use the named stops below and the official source map to plan your walk. Open source

Route stops

05

In the order described by the source. Search a place in Google Maps.

  1. 01
    Shybene, Chornohirske park officeFirst stop
  2. 02
    PohoriletsAlong the route
  3. 03
    Vesnarka meadowAlong the route
  4. 04
    Lake MaricheikaAlong the route
  5. 05
    Pip Ivan ChornohirskyiLast stop

Before you go

  • Check access and weather with the park before setting out. Conditions change quickly on exposed slopes; stay on marked trails.

Reviewed sources

GLERI checked the route description on 15 Oct 2026.

Official sources1
  1. Карпатський національний природний паркPip Ivan via Lake Maricheika
    2026-10-15
Map and elevation information

The reviewed record contains named stops. A verified start coordinate, route line and elevation profile have not been added.

Source review does not confirm that the GLERI team traversed the route or that access is open today.