Mount Syniak — to Mount Vedmezhyk, via Mount Malyi Horhan, Mount Dovbushanka
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 Syniak, via Mount Malyi Horhan and Mount Dovbushanka to Mount Vedmezhyk. Along the route you will see: Mount Sinyak, Mount Maly Gorgan, Dovbushanka Mountain, Mount Vedmezhik.
At a glance
A one-day route of 12.3 km with 1,036 m of ascent from Mount Syniak to Mount Vedmezhyk. Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–3 kmDescent of 320 m to Mountain shelter on Polonyna Blazhniv
- 3–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,320–1,410 m, past Mount Babyn Pohar
- 4–6 kmDescent of 380 m (down to 1,021 m)
- 6–7 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,020–1,080 m
- 7–10 kmClimb of 620 m (up to 1,687 m)
- 10–12 kmAlong the ridge at 1,640–1,720 m, past Dovbushanka Mountain
Steepest kilometre: km 7–8, a climb of 290 m (≈28%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 3. There are no springs between km 4 and 12 — carry at least 2 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter on Polonyna Blazhniv (km 3). Places to stay near the start: Polianytsia (Bukovel).
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 6 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.
Getting there
Start: Mount Syniak. Most places to stay near the start are in Polianytsia (Bukovel). This is a one-way route: the finish is 9 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 5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 3. There are no springs between km 4 and 12 — carry at least 2 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter on Polonyna Blazhniv (km 3). Places to stay near the start: Polianytsia (Bukovel).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring on Polonyna Blazhiv (4)km 3 from the start · 80 m off the path · Dried up · 1 293 m
- Mountain shelter on Polonyna Blazhnivkm 3.1 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 1 290 m
- Spring on Polonyna Blazhivkm 3.4 from the start · 170 m off the path · Not verified · 1 294 m
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What to see on the trail
Mount Sinyakaltitude 1 665 mMount Sinyak, 1665 meters high, is one of the peaks of the Gorgan massif of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the Nadvirna district of Ivano...
Mount Maly Gorganaltitude 1 592 mSmall Gorgan, with a height of 1592 meters, is a peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians that is quite famous among outdoor enthusiasts, located on the...
Dovbushanka Mountainaltitude 1 754 mMount Dovbushanka is a 1,754-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the Gorgan mountain range on the ridge of the same name.
Mount Vedmezhikaltitude 1 737 mMount Vedmezhyk is a massive 1,737-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located on the Dovbushansky ridge of the Horhan mountain range.Trails nearby
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