Yaremche — to Zhenetskyi Huk Waterfall, via Mount Yavirnyk-Horhan
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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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About the trail
Route Yaremche, via Mount Yavirnyk-Horhan to Zhenetskyi Huk Waterfall. Along the route you will see: Zhenetsky Hook waterfall.
At a glance
A one-day route of 7.5 km with 731 m of ascent from Yaremche to Zhenetskyi Huk Waterfall. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–1.5 kmClimb of 310 m (up to 1,088 m)
- 1.5–2.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,080–1,150 m
- 2.5–3.5 kmClimb of 280 m to Mount Yavirnyk-Gorgan (1,467 m)
- 3.5–7.5 kmDescent of 570 m to Zhenetskyi Huk Waterfall
Steepest kilometre: km 2.5–3.5, a climb of 310 m (≈30%), near Mount Yavirnyk-Gorgan.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0.5, 2.5, 5 and 7.5. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Places to stay near the start: Yaremche; near the finish: Polianytsia (Bukovel).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Yaremche. This is a one-way route: the finish is 5 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0.5, 2.5, 5 and 7.5. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Places to stay near the start: Yaremche; near the finish: Polianytsia (Bukovel).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring (Mykulychyn, 10)km 0.5 from the start · Not verified · 871 m
- Spring (Mykulychyn, 5)km 1 from the start · Weak flow · 973 m
- Spring (Mykulychyn, 3)km 2.3 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 1 113 m
- Spring (Polianytsia (Bukovel), 18)km 5 from the start · 250 m off the path · Not verified · 1 189 m
- Spring (Tatariv)km 7.2 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 836 m
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