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Mykulychyn village — to Yaremche, via Yavirnyk polonyna

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16.3 kmLength
833 mAscent
907 mDescent
1 230 mMax. altitude
521 mMin. altitude
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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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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Mykulychyn
Hotel
Соломія
from 4,000 UAH per night
Hotel
Хатина Мисливця
from 4,440 UAH per night
Hotel
Майя Шале
from 12,000 UAH per night
Cottage
Майя
from 11,000 UAH per night
Hotel
Надія і П
from 1,650 UAH per night
Hotel
Добродій
from 1,100 UAH per night
Near the finish · Yaremche
Cottage
Край неба
from 3,300 UAH per night
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Велика Ведмедиця
from 3,024 UAH per night
Hotel
Осколок Довбуша
from 1,900 UAH per night
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FoRest
from 3,540 UAH per night
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Глянц
from 1,800 UAH per night
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Даринка
from 1,650 UAH per night
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About the trail

Route Mykulychyn village, via Yavirnyk polonyna to Yaremche. Along the route you will see: Trinity Church, Mykulychyn, Glade of Love, Yaremche, Probiy waterfall, Yaremche, Park-museum Carpathians in miniature, Yaremche, Waterfall Maiden's Tears, Yaremche, Hutsul souvenir market, Yaremche and 8 more.

At a glance

A one-day route of 16.3 km with 833 m of ascent from Mykulychyn village to Yaremche. Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–3 kmClimb of 460 m to Hut
  2. 3–8 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,080–1,220 m
  3. 8–13 kmDescent of 560 m (down to 650 m)
  4. 13–16 kmGentle ups and downs at 520–650 m

Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a climb of 240 m (≈24%), near Trinity Church.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 6, 8, 10, 13 and 15. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Mykulychyn, 5) (km 2), Hut (Mykulychyn, 6) (km 3), Hut (Mykulychyn, 3) (km 4), Hut (Mykulychyn, 2) (km 9), Cabin (Mykulychyn) (km 9), Hut near Polonyna Yavirnyk (km 10). Places to stay near the start: Mykulychyn; near the finish: Yaremche.

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 one-way route: the finish is 7 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 walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 6, 8, 10, 13 and 15. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Mykulychyn, 5) (km 2), Hut (Mykulychyn, 6) (km 3), Hut (Mykulychyn, 3) (km 4), Hut (Mykulychyn, 2) (km 9), Cabin (Mykulychyn) (km 9), Hut near Polonyna Yavirnyk (km 10). Places to stay near the start: Mykulychyn; near the finish: Yaremche.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring (Mykulychyn, 22)km 0.4 from the start · 230 m off the path · Not verified · 716 m
  2. Hut (Mykulychyn, 5)km 2.5 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 999 m
  3. Hut (Mykulychyn, 6)km 2.9 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 1 028 m
  4. Hut (Mykulychyn, 3)km 3.9 from the start · Not verified · 1 134 m
  5. Spring (Mykulychyn, 20)km 6 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 1 116 m
  6. Spring (Mykulychyn, 13)km 8.3 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 1 174 m
  7. Hut (Mykulychyn, 2)km 8.4 from the start · Not verified · 1 197 m
  8. Cabin (Mykulychyn)km 8.4 from the start · Not verified · 1 199 m

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What to see on the trail

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