Yablunytsia village — to Polianytsia village, via Khomiakiv polonyna, Mount Syniak, Mount Malyi Horhan, Mount Dovbushanka, Mount Vedmezhyk

At a glance

A multi-day route of 56.5 km with 3,091 m of ascent from Yablunytsia village to Polianytsia village. Estimated time: 3 days of 4–8 h of walking (about 19.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–10 kmClimb of 830 m (up to 1,629 m)
2. 10–21 kmDescent of 540 m to Hut “Koliba”
3. 21–26 kmClimb of 630 m to Dovbushanka Mountain (1,754 m)
4. 26–35 kmDescent of 860 m (down to 866 m)
5. 35–52 kmGentle ups and downs at 810–1,360 m, past Mount Ploska, Mount Dovha
6. 52–56 kmDescent of 440 m to Polianytsia village

Steepest kilometre: km 13–14, a descent of 280 m (≈23%), near Mountain shelter on Polonyna Blazhniv.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 14, 21, 43, 48 and 49 etc.. There are no springs between km 21 and 43 — carry at least 4.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 6), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3) (km 6), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2) (km 6), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 6), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Blazhniv (km 14), Hut “Koliba” (km 21), Hut on Polonyna Nyzhnia (km 21), Hut by the Ozirnyi stream (km 32) etc.. Places to stay near the start and finish: Polianytsia (Bukovel).

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–21, ≈7.5 h — overnight: Hut “Koliba” (hut)
2. Day 2: km 21–32, ≈4 h — overnight: Hut by the Ozirnyi stream (hut)
3. Day 3: km 32–56, ≈7.5 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 10 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

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 8 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 time: 3 days of 4–8 h of walking (about 19.5 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 14, 21, 43, 48 and 49 etc.. There are no springs between km 21 and 43 — carry at least 4.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Where can I stay overnight?

Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 6), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3) (km 6), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2) (km 6), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 6), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Blazhniv (km 14), Hut “Koliba” (km 21), Hut on Polonyna Nyzhnia (km 21), Hut by the Ozirnyi stream (km 32) etc.. Places to stay near the start and finish: Polianytsia (Bukovel). Possible overnight stops: Hut “Koliba” (km 21), Hut by the Ozirnyi stream (km 32).