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Dora village — to Yaremche, via Mount Syniachka, Pereslip Pass, Turshuhuvata polonyna, the Yavirnyk ridge

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50.1 kmLength
2 345 mAscent
2 293 mDescent
1 455 mMax. altitude
476 mMin. altitude
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Near the start · Yaremche
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Made in Yaremche
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Near the finish · Yaremche
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Барви скелі - 2
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About the trail

Route Dora village, via Mount Syniachka, Pereslip Pass, Turshuhuvata polonyna and the Yavirnyk ridge to Yaremche. Along the route you will see: St. Michael's Church, Yaremche, St. Elias Church, Yaremche, White Stone Rock, Peter and Paul Church (Sheptytsky Museum), Yaremche, Dovbush trail in Yaremche, Mount Makovytsia, Yaremche and 15 more.

At a glance

A multi-day route of 50.1 km with 2,345 m of ascent from Dora village to Yaremche. Estimated time: 2 days of 8–9 h of walking (about 16.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–21 kmClimb of 910 m to Mount Sinyachka (1,400 m)
  2. 21–27 kmDescent of 400 m (down to 992 m)
  3. 27–38 kmClimb of 450 m to Mount Yavirnyk-Gorgan (1,467 m)
  4. 38–50 kmDescent of 910 m to Yaremche

Steepest kilometre: km 44–46, a descent of 220 m (≈19%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 11, 20, 22, 24, 28, 31, 41, 42 and 43. There are no springs between km 0 and 11 — carry at least 2.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Staiky (km 11), Hut below Mount Klyvka (km 16), Cabin on Polonyna Shchivka (km 23), Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Shchivka (km 23), Hut (Polianytsia (Bukovel), 3) (km 35), Cabin (Mykulychyn) (km 42), Hut (Mykulychyn, 2) (km 42), Hut near Polonyna Yavirnyk (km 43). Places to stay near the start and finish: Yaremche.

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–23, ≈8 h — overnight: Cabin on Polonyna Shchivka (hut)
  2. Day 2: km 23–50, ≈8 h — finish

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Dora village. Most places to stay near the start are in Yaremche. This is a one-way route: the finish is 4 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: 2 days of 8–9 h of walking (about 16.5 h in total, not counting stops).
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 11, 20, 22, 24, 28, 31, 41, 42 and 43. There are no springs between km 0 and 11 — carry at least 2.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Staiky (km 11), Hut below Mount Klyvka (km 16), Cabin on Polonyna Shchivka (km 23), Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Shchivka (km 23), Hut (Polianytsia (Bukovel), 3) (km 35), Cabin (Mykulychyn) (km 42), Hut (Mykulychyn, 2) (km 42), Hut near Polonyna Yavirnyk (km 43). Places to stay near the start and finish: Yaremche. Possible overnight stops: Cabin on Polonyna Shchivka (km 23).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Mount Skelia Bilyi Kamin (4)km 9.2 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 917 m
  2. Hut on Polonyna Staikykm 9.4 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 932 m
  3. Spring below Mount Skelia Bilyi Kamin (2)km 9.7 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 928 m
  4. Hut below Mount Klyvkakm 13.3 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 1 039 m
  5. Spring on Polonyna Lazok (3)km 16.6 from the start · Not verified · 1 277 m
  6. Spring on Polonyna Shchivka (3)km 18.5 from the start · 250 m off the path · Not verified · 1 158 m
  7. Cabin on Polonyna Shchivkakm 19.1 from the start · 280 m off the path · Not verified · 1 214 m
  8. Suvy springkm 19.1 from the start · 270 m off the path · Not verified · 1 137 m

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What to see on the trail

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