Mount Khomiak — to Polianytsia village, via Barania polonyna
Unmarked trailmore
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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About the trail
Route Mount Khomiak, via Barania polonyna to Polianytsia village. Along the route you will see: Mount Khomiak, Polonyna Khomyakov.
At a glance
A short route of 7.2 km with 287 m of ascent and 978 m of descent from Mount Khomiak to Polianytsia village. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–7 kmDescent of 640 m to Polianytsia village
Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a descent of 200 m (≈17%), near Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv.
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 1.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 1), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3) (km 1), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2) (km 1.5), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 1.5). Places to stay near the start and finish: Polianytsia (Bukovel).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Mount Khomiak. Most places to stay near the start are in Polianytsia (Bukovel). This is a one-way route: the finish is 3 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 2.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 1.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 1), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3) (km 1), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2) (km 1.5), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 1.5). Places to stay near the start and finish: Polianytsia (Bukovel).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3)km 0.8 from the start · Not verified · 1 335 m
- Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakivkm 1 from the start · 70 m off the path · Standing · 1 324 m
- Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3)km 1 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 1 325 m
- Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2)km 1.1 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 1 312 m
- Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakivkm 1.1 from the start · 170 m off the path · Not verified · 1 301 m
- Spring on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2)km 1.4 from the start · Not verified · 1 336 m
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What to see on the trail
Mount Khomiakaltitude 1 542 mKhomyak is a 1542-meter-high peak of the Gorgan mountain range. Rumor has it that the mountain was named so because its shape resembles the back of...
Polonyna Khomyakovaltitude 1 525 mA large sloping meadow on the northern slopes of the Sinyaka-Homiak ridge. From here, there are trails to the valley of the Zhenets stream (a long...Trails nearby
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