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Polianytsia village — to Yaremche, via Mount Syniak, Mount Yavirnyk

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21.2 kmLength
1 353 mAscent
1 657 mDescent
1 653 mMax. altitude
526 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)
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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
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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
Near the finish · Yaremche
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Коралі
from 2,153 UAH per night
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Красна садиба
from 1,500 UAH per night
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VIP - Котедж - Nazarko
from 6,600 UAH per night
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Світанок по вул. Курортна
from 1,320 UAH per night
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FoRest
from 3,540 UAH per night
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Даринка
from 1,650 UAH per night
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About the trail

Route Polianytsia village, via Mount Syniak and Mount Yavirnyk to Yaremche. Along the route you will see: "Perevernuty Khata" Polyanytsia, Mount Sinyak, Probiy waterfall, Yaremche, Glade of Love, Yaremche, Park-museum Carpathians in miniature, Yaremche, Waterfall Maiden's Tears, Yaremche and 8 more.

At a glance

A one-day route of 21.2 km with 1,353 m of ascent from Polianytsia village to Yaremche. Estimated walking time: about 7.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–5 kmClimb of 600 m (up to 1,434 m)
  2. 5–6 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,320–1,440 m
  3. 6–8 kmClimb of 280 m to Mount Sinyak (1,665 m)
  4. 8–9 kmDescent of 420 m (down to 1,201 m)
  5. 9–13 kmClimb of 240 m to Mount Yavirnyk-Gorgan (1,467 m)
  6. 13–21 kmDescent of 910 m to Yaremche

Steepest kilometre: km 8–9, a descent of 340 m (≈30%), near Mount Sinyak.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 5, 8, 9, 12, 15, 16, 18 and 20. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Mount Syniak (3) (km 6), Hut below Mount Syniak (2) (km 6). Places to stay near the start: Polianytsia (Bukovel); near the finish: Yaremche.

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 one-way route: the finish is 14 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 7.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 5, 8, 9, 12, 15, 16, 18 and 20. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Mount Syniak (3) (km 6), Hut below Mount Syniak (2) (km 6). Places to stay near the start: Polianytsia (Bukovel); near the finish: Yaremche.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Mount Syniakkm 4.6 from the start · 260 m off the path · Not verified · 1 307 m
  2. Spring below Mount Syniak (3)km 5.2 from the start · Not verified · 1 338 m
  3. Hut below Mount Syniak (3)km 5.6 from the start · Not verified · 1 340 m
  4. Hut below Mount Syniak (2)km 5.6 from the start · 40 m off the path · Not verified · 1 339 m
  5. Spring below Mount Syniak (5)km 7.1 from the start · 40 m off the path · Not verified · 1 471 m
  6. Stream water below Mount Syniakkm 8.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 205 m
  7. Spring (Polianytsia (Bukovel), 18)km 10.2 from the start · 270 m off the path · Not verified · 1 189 m
  8. Spring (Mykulychyn, 2)km 13 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 1 101 m

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What to see on the trail

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