Yablunytsia village — to Zhenets tract (Mykulychyn village), via Mount Khomiak, Khomiakiv polonyna
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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 Yablunytsia village, via Mount Khomiak and Khomiakiv polonyna to Zhenets tract (Mykulychyn village). Along the route you will see: Mount Khomiak, Polonyna Khomyakov.
At a glance
A one-day route of 14.8 km with 1,644 m of ascent from Yablunytsia village to Zhenets tract (Mykulychyn village). Estimated walking time: about 6.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–6 kmClimb of 800 m to Mount Khomiak (1,542 m)
- 6–8 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,330–1,360 m
- 8–15 kmDescent of 660 m to Zhenets tract (Mykulychyn village)
Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a climb of 440 m (≈40%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 1, 2, 4, 7, 10, 13 and 15.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2) (km 7), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 7), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3) (km 7), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 7). Places to stay near the start: Polianytsia (Bukovel); near the finish: Mykulychyn.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Yablunytsia village. Most places to stay near the start are in Polianytsia (Bukovel). This is a one-way route: the finish is 4 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 6.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 1, 2, 4, 7, 10, 13 and 15.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2) (km 7), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 7), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3) (km 7), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 7). Places to stay near the start: Polianytsia (Bukovel); near the finish: Mykulychyn.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Mount Khomiak (8)km 0.8 from the start · Not verified · 879 m
- Spring below Mount Khomiak (10)km 1.8 from the start · Not verified · 978 m
- Spring below Mount Khomiak (7)km 3.6 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 1 184 m
- Spring on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3)km 5.8 from the start · Not verified · 1 335 m
- Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2)km 6.1 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 1 312 m
- Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakivkm 6.1 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 1 301 m
- Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3)km 6.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 325 m
- Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakivkm 6.1 from the start · Standing · 1 324 m
- Spring below Mount Khomiak (11)km 9.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 085 m
- Stream water (Tatariv)km 11.3 from the start · Not verified · 889 m
- Spring (Tatariv, 3)km 12 from the start · Not verified · 840 m
- Spring (Tatariv, 4)km 13.3 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 652 m
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What to see on the trail
Mount 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 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...Trails nearby
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