Polianytsia village – Mount Syniak
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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 Polianytsia village – Mount Syniak. Along the route you will see: "Perevernuty Khata" Polyanytsia, Mount Sinyak.
At a glance
A one-day route of 6.4 km with 897 m of ascent from Polianytsia village to Mount Syniak. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–4.5 kmClimb of 530 m to Hut below Mount Syniak
- 4.5–5.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,370–1,430 m
- 5.5–6.5 kmClimb of 260 m to Mount Sinyak (1,665 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 5.5–6.5, a climb of 280 m (≈28%), near Hut below Mount Syniak.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 5.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Mount Syniak (2) (km 5.5), Hut below Mount Syniak (3) (km 5.5). Places to stay near the start and finish: Polianytsia (Bukovel).
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible.
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 5 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 3 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 5.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Mount Syniak (2) (km 5.5), Hut below Mount Syniak (3) (km 5.5). Places to stay near the start and finish: Polianytsia (Bukovel).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring (Polianytsia (Bukovel), 7)km 0.2 from the start · 240 m off the path · Not verified · 923 m
- Spring below Mount Syniakkm 5.1 from the start · 270 m off the path · Not verified · 1 307 m
- Hut below Mount Syniak (2)km 5.3 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 1 339 m
- Hut below Mount Syniak (3)km 5.3 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 1 340 m
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What to see on the trail
"Perevernuty Khata" Polyanytsiaaltitude 906 mOn the way to the ski resort "Bukovel", you can see an unusual architectural structure – the Perevernuty Khata in Polyanytsia.
Mount Sinyakaltitude 1 665 mMount Sinyak, 1665 meters high, is one of the peaks of the Gorgan massif of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the Nadvirna district of Ivano...Trails nearby
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