Malynovyshche polonyna – Maniava village
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About the trail
Route Malynovyshche polonyna – Maniava village. Has green marking (local route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked local tourist route. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Length of the route is 8.5 km. Location: mountain range – Horgany, Ivano-Frankivsk region.
At a glance
A short route of 8.5 km with 47 m of ascent and 518 m of descent from Malynovyshche polonyna to Maniava village. Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–1 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,070–1,100 m
- 1–3.5 kmDescent of 180 m (down to 899 m)
- 3.5–6 kmGentle ups and downs at 850–930 m
- 6–8.5 kmDescent of 220 m to Maniava village
Steepest kilometre: km 7–8, a descent of 120 m (≈12%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 0. There are no springs between km 0 and 8.5 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.
Places to stay near the start and finish: Bohorodchany.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Malynovyshche polonyna. Most places to stay near the start are in Bohorodchany. 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.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 0. There are no springs between km 0 and 8.5 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Places to stay near the start and finish: Bohorodchany.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring (Stara Huta, 9)km 0.1 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 1 069 m
Before you go, check the border-regime restrictions: Border Guard permit for mountain hikes (in Ukrainian)
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