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Zhenets tractloop, via Mount Khomiak, Huk Waterfall

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18 kmLength
1 157 mAscent
1 174 mDescent
1 575 mMax. altitude
670 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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Near the start & finish · Mykulychyn
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About the trail

Route Zhenets tract, via Mount Khomiak and Huk Waterfall to Zhenets tract. Along the route you will see: Polonyna Khomyakov, Mount Khomiak, Narinetskyi waterfall, Mykulychyn, Zhenetsky Hook waterfall.

At a glance

A one-day loop route of 18 km with 1,157 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Zhenets tract. Estimated walking time: about 6.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–8 kmClimb of 850 m to Mount Khomiak (1,542 m)
  2. 8–11 kmDescent of 690 m (down to 833 m)
  3. 11–14 kmGentle ups and downs at 810–880 m
  4. 14–18 kmDescent of 190 m (down to 674 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 9–10, a descent of 310 m (≈28%), near Polonyna Khomyakov.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 1, 5, 8, 12, 13, 15 and 18. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3) (km 9), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2) (km 9), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 9), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 9). Places to stay near the start: 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: Zhenets tract. Most places to stay near the start are in Mykulychyn. This is a loop: it brings you back to the start.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

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, 5, 8, 12, 13, 15 and 18. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3) (km 9), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2) (km 9), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 9), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 9). Places to stay near the start: Mykulychyn.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring (Tatariv, 3)km 1.3 from the start · Not verified · 840 m
  2. Stream water (Tatariv)km 2 from the start · Not verified · 889 m
  3. Spring below Mount Khomiak (11)km 4.2 from the start · Not verified · 1 085 m
  4. Spring on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3)km 7.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 335 m
  5. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3)km 8 from the start · Not verified · 1 325 m
  6. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2)km 8 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 1 312 m
  7. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakivkm 8 from the start · Standing · 1 324 m
  8. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakivkm 8 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 1 301 m

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What to see on the trail

Polonyna KhomyakovPolonyna 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...Mount KhomiakMount 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...Narinetskyi waterfall, MykulychynNarinetskyi waterfall, Mykulychynaltitude 622 mNarinetskyi Waterfall is a waterfall in the Ukrainian Carpathians, on the Noretskyi Stream (a left tributary of the Zhenets River).Zhenetsky Hook waterfallZhenetsky Hook waterfallaltitude 622 mZhenetskyi Huk is one of the most convenient Carpathian waterfalls for tourists, as it is accessible by a direct, asphalt road.

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