Shypit Waterfall — One of the Seven Natural Wonders of Ukraine

About Shypit

Shypit is the pride of the Carpathians and one of the seven natural wonders of Ukraine (national vote, 2008). The mountain river Pylypets falls 14 metres in a cascade of parallel streams over natural stone slabs. The name "Shypit" comes from the hissing sound of the water. Altitude ~800 m, on the slope of Mt. Velykyi Verkh (1598 m), Volovets district, Zakarpattia.

Best months — May and June, when the snowmelt swells the river.

How to get there from our estate

1. From Soimy, head north through Mizhhirya.
2. Continue through Pidpolozzia toward Pylypets.
3. Follow the waterfall signs in Pylypets to the parking area.
4. From the parking — ~500 m forest path (10–15 min).
5. Distance: 24 km. Drive: ~35 minutes.

What else to see nearby

• Pylypets chairlift (Mt. Hemba) — same village
• Borzhava polonyna hike from Hemba station
• Pylypets cafés — banush, mountain trout, maturzhenyky

Tips

• Sturdy shoes — the trail is wet and slippery
• Raincoat — water spray reaches the path
• Waterproof phone/camera case
• Do not swim — water is icy even in summer
• Weekend crowds in summer — come early or on weekdays