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Bystrets village – Hadzhyna polonyna

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7.9 kmLength
439 mAscent
19 mDescent
1 203 mMax. altitude
783 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 · Verkhovyna
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Під Вухатим каменем
from 1,210 UAH per night
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У Івана
from 2,970 UAH per night
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Білий Слон
from 2,800 UAH per night
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У Ганнусі
from 840 UAH per night
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Chalet pid Kryntoyu
from 15,000 UAH per night
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Дараба
from 540 UAH per night
Near the finish · Verkhovyna
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Біля Говерли
from 1,320 UAH per night
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Буков'ян
from 1,800 UAH per night
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Глемпінг Хатинка на полонині
from 3,600 UAH per night
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Chalet Galicia
from 8,500 UAH per night
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Odesa
from 850 UAH per night
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D&T
from 2,700 UAH per night
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About the trail

Route Bystrets village – Hadzhyna polonyna.

At a glance

A short route of 7.9 km with 439 m of ascent from Bystrets village to Hadzhyna polonyna. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–4.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 780–880 m
  2. 4.5–8 kmClimb of 330 m to Hut on Polonyna Hadzhyna

Steepest kilometre: km 4.5–5.5, a climb of 170 m (≈16%).

Water and overnight stays

Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 1.5 l).

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Dzembronia, 2) (km 6), Hut (Dzembronia) (km 6), Hut on Polonyna Hadzhyna (km 8). Places to stay near the start: Verkhovyna.

When to go

Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.

Getting there

Start: Bystrets village. Most places to stay near the start are in Verkhovyna. This is a one-way route: the finish is 6 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 2.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 1.5 l).
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Dzembronia, 2) (km 6), Hut (Dzembronia) (km 6), Hut on Polonyna Hadzhyna (km 8). Places to stay near the start: Verkhovyna.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Hut (Dzembronia, 2)km 5.9 from the start · Not verified · 1 097 m
  2. Hut (Dzembronia)km 5.9 from the start · Not verified · 1 099 m
  3. Hut on Polonyna Hadzhynakm 7.5 from the start · 170 m off the path · Not verified · 1 211 m

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