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Polianytsia villageloop, via Mount Khomiak, Mount Syniak

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14.1 kmLength
1 089 mAscent
1 030 mDescent
1 656 mMax. altitude
864 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 · Polianytsia (Bukovel)
Hotel
Ніколь
from 1,190 UAH per night
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Guest House Lileya Villas
from 5,280 UAH per night
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Лілея
from 1,380 UAH per night
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Аура Карпат
from 5,400 UAH per night
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Друзі
from 3,360 UAH per night
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В Христини
from 1,200 UAH per night
Near the finish · Polianytsia (Bukovel)
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Панорама
from 4,000 UAH per night
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Konopka Forest Home & SPA
from 1,410 UAH per night
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4REST
from 7,800 UAH per night
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Gora
from 4,800 UAH per night
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ГУК
from 3,120 UAH per night
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Мисливець
from 2,900 UAH per night
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About the trail

Route Polianytsia village, via Mount Khomiak and Mount Syniak to Polianytsia village. Along the route you will see: Mount Khomiak, Polonyna Khomyakov, Mount Sinyak, Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the UGCC, Polianytsia.

At a glance

A one-day loop route of 14.1 km with 1,089 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Polianytsia village. Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–5 kmClimb of 610 m to Mount Khomiak (1,542 m)
  2. 5–6 kmDescent of 180 m to Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv
  3. 6–9 kmClimb of 340 m to Mount Sinyak (1,665 m)
  4. 9–14 kmDescent of 710 m (down to 934 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 9–10, a descent of 270 m (≈27%), near Mount Sinyak.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 4, 6 and 10. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 3), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2) (km 4), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3) (km 5), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 5), Hut below Mount Syniak (3) (km 10), Hut below Mount Syniak (2) (km 10), Hut below Mount Syniak (km 11). Places to stay near the start and finish: Polianytsia (Bukovel).

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 2 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Polianytsia village. Most places to stay near the start are in Polianytsia (Bukovel). 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 walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 4, 6 and 10. 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 Khomiakiv (km 3), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2) (km 4), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3) (km 5), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 5), Hut below Mount Syniak (3) (km 10), Hut below Mount Syniak (2) (km 10), Hut below Mount Syniak (km 11). Places to stay near the start and finish: Polianytsia (Bukovel).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakivkm 3.4 from the start · 170 m off the path · Not verified · 1 301 m
  2. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2)km 3.9 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 1 312 m
  3. Spring on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2)km 4.2 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 1 336 m
  4. Spring on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3)km 5 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 1 335 m
  5. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3)km 5.2 from the start · Not verified · 1 325 m
  6. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakivkm 5.2 from the start · Standing · 1 324 m
  7. Spring on Polonyna Khomiakivkm 6.3 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 1 323 m
  8. Spring below Mount Khomiakkm 6.9 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 1 410 m

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What to see on the trail

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...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 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...Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the UGCC, PolianytsiaChurch of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the UGCC, Polianytsiaaltitude 906 mThe Church of the Presentation in the village of Polianytsia is a fine example of Ukrainian architecture of the twentieth century.

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