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Zhenets tract (Mykulychyn village) — to Polianytsia village, via Zhenetskyi Huk Waterfall, Khomiakiv polonyna, Mount Syniak, Mount Malyi Horhan

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22.6 kmLength
1 352 mAscent
1 101 mDescent
1 664 mMax. altitude
646 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
Три підкови
from 1,200 UAH per night
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Panski-House
from 860 UAH per night
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Гірська Соната Hotel & Apartments
from 2,940 UAH per night
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Guest house Prorider
from 18,000 UAH per night
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Ясень
from 3,300 UAH per night
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Криворізька Паланка
from 970 UAH per night
Near the finish · Polianytsia (Bukovel)
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WOL.07 by Ribas
from 3,480 UAH per night
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Chevalier Hotel & SPA
from 3,720 UAH per night
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Chalet Blanc
from 5,040 UAH per night
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Ganz & SPA
from 2,720 UAH per night
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Хвоя
from 6,691 UAH per night
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Die SONNE
from 29,460 UAH per night
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About the trail

Route Zhenets tract (Mykulychyn village), via Zhenetskyi Huk Waterfall, Khomiakiv polonyna, Mount Syniak and Mount Malyi Horhan to Polianytsia village. Along the route you will see: Narinetskyi waterfall, Mykulychyn, Zhenetsky Hook waterfall, Polonyna Khomyakov, Mount Khomiak, Mount Sinyak, Mount Maly Gorgan and 1 more.

At a glance

A one-day route of 22.6 km with 1,352 m of ascent from Zhenets tract (Mykulychyn village) to Polianytsia village. Estimated walking time: about 8 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–7 kmGentle ups and downs at 640–900 m
  2. 7–13 kmClimb of 770 m to Mount Sinyak (1,665 m)
  3. 13–16 kmAlong the ridge at 1,540–1,660 m
  4. 16–20 kmDescent of 590 m to Hut below Mount Malyi Horhan
  5. 20–23 kmGentle ups and downs at 900–990 m

Steepest kilometre: km 8–9, a climb of 300 m (≈27%), near Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 4, 5, 10, 17 and 20. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 9), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3) (km 9), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2) (km 9), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 9), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Blazhniv (km 17), Hut below Mount Malyi Horhan (3) (km 19). Places to stay near the start: Mykulychyn; near the 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 5 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Zhenets tract (Mykulychyn village). Most places to stay near the start are in Mykulychyn. This is a one-way route: the finish is 11 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 8 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 4, 5, 10, 17 and 20. 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 9), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3) (km 9), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2) (km 9), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 9), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Blazhniv (km 17), Hut below Mount Malyi Horhan (3) (km 19). Places to stay near the start: Mykulychyn; near the finish: Polianytsia (Bukovel).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring (Tatariv, 4)km 0.4 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 652 m
  2. Spring (Tatariv, 2)km 3.3 from the start · 260 m off the path · Not verified · 831 m
  3. Spring below Mount Khomiak (6)km 4.1 from the start · Dried up · 803 m
  4. Spring (Tatariv)km 4.8 from the start · Not verified · 836 m
  5. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakivkm 8.2 from the start · 220 m off the path · Standing · 1 324 m
  6. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3)km 8.2 from the start · 230 m off the path · Not verified · 1 325 m
  7. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2)km 8.2 from the start · 230 m off the path · Not verified · 1 312 m
  8. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakivkm 8.2 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 1 301 m

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What to see on the trail

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).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.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...Mount Maly GorganMount Maly Gorganaltitude 1 592 mSmall Gorgan, with a height of 1592 meters, is a peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians that is quite famous among outdoor enthusiasts, located on the..."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.

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