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Yaremche – Mount Makovytsia

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5.1 kmLength
211 mAscent
614 mDescent
950 mMax. altitude
537 mMin. altitude

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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Yaremche
Hotel
Хижки
from 1,949 UAH per night
Cottage
Гірська Роса
from 3,400 UAH per night
Hotel
Горянка
from 1,200 UAH per night
Cottage
Боргаза
from 1,700 UAH per night
Hotel
У Вероніки
from 790 UAH per night
Hotel
Жасмин
from 880 UAH per night
Near the finish · Yaremche
Hotel
On Dovbush Path
from 2,800 UAH per night
Hotel
На пеньках
from 2,400 UAH per night
Hotel
У пана Івана
from 1,100 UAH per night
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Romantik SPA Hotel
from 6,000 UAH per night
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Жива вода
from 2,200 UAH per night
Hotel
333
from 1,440 UAH per night
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About the trail

Route Yaremche – Mount Makovytsia. Has green marking (local routes). Along the route you will see: Elephant Rock, Yaremche, Church of the Nativity of John the Baptist, Yaremche, Museum of Ecology and Ethnography of the Carpathian Region, Yaremche, Carpathian Regional Museum of the Liberation Movement, Ukrainian Antiquities Museum, Yaremche, Carpathian National Nature Park and 6 more.

At a glance

A short route of 5.1 km with 211 m of ascent and 614 m of descent from Mount Makovytsia to Yaremche. Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.

Route stages

  1. 0–2 kmGentle ups and downs at 820–940 m, past Mount Makovytsia
  2. 2–5 kmDescent of 280 m to Yaremche

Steepest kilometre: km 4–5, a descent of 160 m (≈14%), near Dovbush's stone.

Water and overnight stays

A spring near the trail: at km 0.

Places to stay near the start and finish: Yaremche.

When to go

The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.

Getting there

Start: Mount Makovytsia. Most places to stay near the start are in Yaremche. 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.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
A spring near the trail: at km 0.
Where can I stay overnight?
Places to stay near the start and finish: Yaremche.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Mount Makovytsia (10)km 0.2 from the start · 280 m off the path · Not verified · 909 m

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What to see on the trail

Elephant Rock, YaremcheElephant Rock, Yaremchealtitude 539 mThe ElephantRock belongs to the Gorgany mountain system. It is located on the Prut River to the east of the central part of Yaremche. ...Church of the Nativity of John the Baptist, YaremcheChurch of the Nativity of John the Baptist, Yaremchealtitude 539 mIn the center of the resort town of Yaremche, the Church of the Nativity of John the Baptist shines majestically with its gilded domes.Museum of Ecology and Ethnography of the Carpathian Region, YaremcheMuseum of Ecology and Ethnography of the Carpathian Region, Yaremchealtitude 539 mThe Museum of Ethnography and Ecology was founded quite recently, but it has already won the sympathy of local Yaremche residents and tourists who...Carpathian Regional Museum of the Liberation MovementCarpathian Regional Museum of the Liberation Movementaltitude 539 mThe museum was founded in 1963 and was then called the Museum of Partisan Glory. Initially, it was an ordinary building, but later, in August 1968,...Ukrainian Antiquities Museum, YaremcheUkrainian Antiquities Museum, Yaremchealtitude 539 mThe truly unique exposition collected in the funds of the Ethnographic Museum "Ukrainian Antiquity" recreates the daily life of the Boyky, Lemkos,...Carpathian National Nature ParkCarpathian National Nature Parkaltitude 539 mThe Carpathian National Nature Park is located on the territory of Yaremche City Council and Verkhovyna district of Ivano-Frankivsk region.Ecotourism visit center, YaremcheEcotourism visit center, Yaremchealtitude 539 mThe Ecotourism Visitor Center in Yaremcheis one of the best and most unique tourist information centers in Ukraine.Hutsul souvenir market, YaremcheHutsul souvenir market, Yaremchealtitude 539 mYaremche is undoubtedly the center of Hutsul crafts, and everyone knows it. The Hutsuls are an ancient and at the same time interesting ethnic...Bridge over the Prut River, YaremcheBridge over the Prut River, Yaremchealtitude 539 mToday, the town can be reached by car or bus, and at the beginning of the last century, there was a railway bridge here. ...Dovbush's stone, YaremcheDovbush's stone, Yaremchealtitude 539 mOleksa Dovbush has been famous for centuries. Songs and legends were composed about him.Church of St. John the Baptist, YaremcheChurch of St. John the Baptist, Yaremchealtitude 539 mIn the vicinity of the city of Yaremche is the Church of St. John the Merciful, built back in 1663, in the village of Yamna, and is an unsurpassed...Glade of Love, YaremcheGlade of Love, Yaremchealtitude 539 mThe Carpathians never cease to amaze both beginners who first plunged into the magical world of these mountains and experienced tourists, because...

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