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Polianytsia village — to Yaremche, via Mount Dovbushanka, Mount Malyi Horhan, Mount Syniak, Mount Yavir-Horhany

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33.8 kmLength
2 101 mAscent
2 439 mDescent
1 736 mMax. altitude
545 mMin. altitude
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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Polianytsia (Bukovel)
Hotel
Patkovski
from 2,400 UAH per night
Cottage
Видовий
from 9,000 UAH per night
Hotel
Лапландія
from 6,180 UAH per night
Hotel
Довбушанка
from 2,000 UAH per night
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Корона
from 3,000 UAH per night
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SkilandHouse
from 1,615 UAH per night
Near the finish · Yaremche
Hotel
Білогір’я
from 3,000 UAH per night
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Міжгір'я
from 1,200 UAH per night
Cottage
Яблуневий Цвіт
from 4,500 UAH per night
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RUBEL APARTHOTEL & SPA
from 4,100 UAH per night
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Крим
from 1,400 UAH per night
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Фортуна
from 1,320 UAH per night
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About the trail

Route Polianytsia village, via Mount Dovbushanka, Mount Malyi Horhan, Mount Syniak and Mount Yavir-Horhany to Yaremche. Along the route you will see: "Perevernuty Khata" Polyanytsia, Dovbushanka Mountain, Mount Maly Gorgan, Mount Sinyak, Dovbush's stone, Yaremche, Bridge over the Prut River, Yaremche and 1 more.

At a glance

A route of 33.8 km with 2,101 m of ascent from Polianytsia village to Yaremche. Estimated walking time: about 12 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–10 kmClimb of 840 m to Dovbushanka Mountain (1,754 m)
  2. 10–14 kmDescent of 700 m (down to 1,030 m)
  3. 14–20 kmClimb of 610 m to Mount Sinyak (1,665 m)
  4. 20–23 kmDescent of 450 m (down to 1,188 m)
  5. 23–26 kmClimb of 240 m to Mount Yavirnyk-Gorgan (1,467 m)
  6. 26–34 kmDescent of 870 m to Yaremche

Steepest kilometre: km 7–8, a climb of 300 m (≈29%), near Hut on Polonyna Nyzhnia.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 7, 17, 21, 24, 27, 29 and 30. There are no springs between km 7 and 17 — carry at least 2.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut “Koliba” (km 7), Hut on Polonyna Nyzhnia (km 7), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Blazhniv (km 17), Cabin (Mykulychyn) (km 28), Hut (Mykulychyn, 2) (km 28), Hut near Polonyna Yavirnyk (km 30). Places to stay near the start: Polianytsia (Bukovel); near the finish: Yaremche.

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–17, ≈6.5 h — overnight: Mountain shelter on Polonyna Blazhniv (hut)
  2. Day 2: km 17–34, ≈5 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 6 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

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 12 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 7, 17, 21, 24, 27, 29 and 30. There are no springs between km 7 and 17 — carry at least 2.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut “Koliba” (km 7), Hut on Polonyna Nyzhnia (km 7), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Blazhniv (km 17), Cabin (Mykulychyn) (km 28), Hut (Mykulychyn, 2) (km 28), Hut near Polonyna Yavirnyk (km 30). Places to stay near the start: Polianytsia (Bukovel); near the finish: Yaremche. Possible overnight stops: Mountain shelter on Polonyna Blazhniv (km 17).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring (Polianytsia (Bukovel), 7)km 0.4 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 923 m
  2. Hut “Koliba”km 6.4 from the start · Not verified · 1 095 m
  3. Spring (Polianytsia (Bukovel), 5)km 6.4 from the start · Not verified · 1 087 m
  4. Hut on Polonyna Nyzhniakm 6.6 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 1 124 m
  5. Spring on Polonyna Blazhivkm 16.4 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 1 294 m
  6. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Blazhnivkm 16.8 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 1 290 m
  7. Spring below Mount Syniak (5)km 20.5 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 1 471 m
  8. Stream water below Mount Syniakkm 21.4 from the start · 170 m off the path · Not verified · 1 205 m

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What to see on the trail

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