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Mykulychyn villageloop, via Mount Yahidna, Mount Lisniv, Zhenets tract, Khomiakiv polonyna, Zhenetskyi Huk Waterfall

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52.6 kmLength
2 052 mAscent
2 045 mDescent
1 339 mMax. altitude
590 mMin. altitude
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Near the start · Mykulychyn
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В гостях у гоцула
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Каріна
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Аркан
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Шале АНСО
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У пані Наталі
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Near the finish · Mykulychyn
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Соломія
from 4,000 UAH per night
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Хатина Мисливця
from 4,440 UAH per night
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Майя Шале
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Майя
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Надія і П
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Зарінок
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About the trail

Route Mykulychyn village, via Mount Yahidna, Mount Lisniv, Zhenets tract, Khomiakiv polonyna and Zhenetskyi Huk Waterfall to Mykulychyn village. Along the route you will see: Trinity Church, Mykulychyn, Museum of customary symbols of the Hutsul region (Mykulychyn), Mount Lisniv, Polonyna Khomyakov, Mount Khomiak, Mount Sinyak and 2 more.

At a glance

A multi-day loop route of 52.6 km with 2,052 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Mykulychyn village. Estimated time: 2 days of 6–11 h of walking (about 16.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–12 kmClimb of 640 m to Mount Lisniv (1,257 m)
  2. 12–18 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,180–1,240 m
  3. 18–24 kmDescent of 550 m (down to 645 m)
  4. 24–31 kmClimb of 680 m to Mount Khomiak (1,542 m)
  5. 31–53 kmDescent of 730 m to Trinity Church

Steepest kilometre: km 38–39, a descent of 240 m (≈20%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 7, 10, 13, 17, 19, 22, 26, 29, 32 and 33 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Mount Lisniv (3) (km 11), Hut below Mount Kuniklyva (km 11), Hut below Mount Lisniv (km 17), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3) (km 32), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 32), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2) (km 32), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 32). Places to stay near the start and finish: Mykulychyn.

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–17, ≈6 h — overnight: Hut below Mount Lisniv (hut)
  2. Day 2: km 17–53, ≈10.5 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: Mykulychyn village. Most places to stay near the start are in Mykulychyn. This is a loop: it brings you back to the start.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated time: 2 days of 6–11 h of walking (about 16.5 h in total, not counting stops).
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 7, 10, 13, 17, 19, 22, 26, 29, 32 and 33 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Mount Lisniv (3) (km 11), Hut below Mount Kuniklyva (km 11), Hut below Mount Lisniv (km 17), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3) (km 32), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 32), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2) (km 32), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 32). Places to stay near the start and finish: Mykulychyn. Possible overnight stops: Hut below Mount Lisniv (km 17).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Mount Lisniv (5)km 6.2 from the start · Not verified · 1 149 m
  2. Spring below Mount Lisniv (7)km 8.7 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 1 226 m
  3. Spring below Mount Lisniv (8)km 9.2 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 1 166 m
  4. Hut below Mount Lisniv (3)km 9.3 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 1 188 m
  5. Hut below Mount Kuniklyvakm 9.3 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 1 175 m
  6. Spring (Tatariv, 10)km 11.4 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 1 166 m
  7. Hut below Mount Lisnivkm 14.7 from the start · 190 m off the path · Standing · 1 172 m
  8. Spring below Mount Lisniv (6)km 14.8 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 1 167 m

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What to see on the trail

Trinity Church, MykulychynTrinity Church, Mykulychynaltitude 622 mThe church is made entirely of wood in the Hutsul style. The temple is remarkable for its power.Museum of customary symbols of the Hutsul region (Mykulychyn)Museum of customary symbols of the Hutsul region (Mykulychyn)altitude 622 mDid you know that the Museum of Customary Symbols of the Hutsul Region (Mykulychyn) and its exhibition are housed in three rooms of an old hut?Mount LisnivMount Lisnivaltitude 1 257 mMount Lisniv is a 1257-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, which is located on the territory of the Pokutsko-Bukovyna mountain range.Polonyna KhomyakovPolonyna 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...Mount KhomiakMount 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...Mount SinyakMount 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...Zhenetsky Hook waterfallZhenetsky Hook waterfallaltitude 622 mZhenetskyi Huk is one of the most convenient Carpathian waterfalls for tourists, as it is accessible by a direct, asphalt road.Narinetskyi waterfall, MykulychynNarinetskyi waterfall, Mykulychynaltitude 622 mNarinetskyi Waterfall is a waterfall in the Ukrainian Carpathians, on the Noretskyi Stream (a left tributary of the Zhenets River).

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