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Polianytsia villageloop, via Mount Syniak

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11.9 kmLength
837 mAscent
831 mDescent
1 667 mMax. altitude
969 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 & finish · Polianytsia (Bukovel)
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About the trail

Route Polianytsia village – Mount Syniak – Polianytsia village. Along the route you will see: "Perevernuty Khata" Polyanytsia, Mount Sinyak.

At a glance

A one-day loop route of 11.9 km with 837 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Polianytsia village. Estimated walking time: about 4.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–4 kmClimb of 470 m (up to 1,441 m)
  2. 4–8 kmAlong the ridge at 1,390–1,660 m, past Mount Sinyak
  3. 8–12 kmDescent of 430 m (down to 980 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 5–6, a climb of 270 m (≈24%), near Mount Sinyak.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 5 and 7.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Mount Syniak (3) (km 7), Hut below Mount Syniak (2) (km 7). 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.

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.

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FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 4.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 5 and 7.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Mount Syniak (3) (km 7), Hut below Mount Syniak (2) (km 7). Places to stay near the start: Polianytsia (Bukovel).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Mount Syniak (3)km 4 from the start · 250 m off the path · Not verified · 1 338 m
  2. Spring below Mount Syniak (2)km 6.3 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 1 338 m
  3. Hut below Mount Syniak (3)km 6.4 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 1 340 m
  4. Hut below Mount Syniak (2)km 6.4 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 1 339 m
  5. Spring below Mount Syniakkm 6.8 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 1 307 m

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What to see on the trail

"Perevernuty Khata" Polyanytsia"Perevernuty Khata" Polyanytsiaaltitude 906 mOn the way to the ski resort "Bukovel", you can see an unusual architectural structure – the Perevernuty Khata in Polyanytsia.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...

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