Mykulychyn village — to Yaremche, via Mount Kostel, Mount Rokyta, Mount Makovytsia
Unmarked trailmore
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 Mykulychyn village, via Mount Kostel, Mount Rokyta and Mount Makovytsia to Yaremche. Along the route you will see: Museum of customary symbols of the Hutsul region (Mykulychyn), Elephant Rock, Yaremche, Museum of Ecology and Ethnography of the Carpathian Region, Yaremche, Carpathian Regional Museum of the Liberation Movement, Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Yaremche, Church of the Nativity of John the Baptist, Yaremche and 4 more.
At a glance
A one-day route of 27.1 km with 1,047 m of ascent from Mykulychyn village to Yaremche. Estimated walking time: about 8.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 580–650 m
- 3–5 kmClimb of 360 m (up to 1,005 m)
- 5–21 kmGentle ups and downs at 900–1,080 m
- 21–25 kmDescent of 440 m (down to 529 m)
- 25–27 kmGentle ups and downs at 490–530 m
Steepest kilometre: km 24–25, a descent of 280 m (≈25%), near Elephant Rock.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 8, 17 and 21. There are no springs between km 8 and 17 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Mount Roketa (km 10). Places to stay near the start: Mykulychyn; near the finish: Yaremche.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Mykulychyn village. Most places to stay near the start are in Mykulychyn. This is a one-way route: the finish is 6 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 8.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 8, 17 and 21. There are no springs between km 8 and 17 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Mount Roketa (km 10). Places to stay near the start: Mykulychyn; near the finish: Yaremche.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring (Liuchky)km 7.5 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 933 m
- Hut on Mount Roketakm 8.8 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 1 099 m
- Spring (Mykulychyn, 25)km 15.4 from the start · Not verified · 957 m
- Spring below Mount Makovytsia (10)km 19.3 from the start · 200 m off the path · Not verified · 909 m
- Spring below Mount Makovytsia (8)km 19.7 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 877 m
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What to see on the trail
Museum of customary symbols of the Hutsul region (Mykulychyn)altitude 622 mDid you know that the Museum of Customary Symbols of the Hutsul Region (Mykulychyn) and its exhibition are housed in three rooms of an old hut?
Elephant Rock, Yaremchealtitude 539 mThe ElephantRock belongs to the Gorgany mountain system. It is located on the Prut River to the east of the central part of Yaremche. ...
Museum of Ecology and Ethnography of the Carpathian Region, Yaremchealtitude 539 mThe Museum of Ethnography and Ecology was founded quite recently, but it has already won the sympathy of local Yaremche residents and tourists who...
Carpathian Regional Museum of the Liberation Movementaltitude 539 mThe museum was founded in 1963 and was then called the Museum of Partisan Glory. Initially, it was an ordinary building, but later, in August 1968,...
Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Yaremchealtitude 539 mThe city of Yaremche was first mentioned in written records in 1787. According to one of the legends, the name of the city comes from the name of...
Church of the Nativity of John the Baptist, Yaremchealtitude 539 mIn the center of the resort town of Yaremche, the Church of the Nativity of John the Baptist shines majestically with its gilded domes.
Carpathian National Nature Parkaltitude 539 mThe Carpathian National Nature Park is located on the territory of Yaremche City Council and Verkhovyna district of Ivano-Frankivsk region.
Ecotourism visit center, Yaremchealtitude 539 mThe Ecotourism Visitor Center in Yaremcheis one of the best and most unique tourist information centers in Ukraine.
Ukrainian Antiquities Museum, Yaremchealtitude 539 mThe truly unique exposition collected in the funds of the Ethnographic Museum "Ukrainian Antiquity" recreates the daily life of the Boyky, Lemkos,...
Hutsul souvenir market, Yaremchealtitude 539 mYaremche is undoubtedly the center of Hutsul crafts, and everyone knows it. The Hutsuls are an ancient and at the same time interesting ethnic...Trails nearby
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