Polianytsia villageloop, via Mount Malyi Horhan
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 Polianytsia village – Mount Malyi Horhan – Polianytsia village. Along the route you will see: "Perevernuty Khata" Polyanytsia, Mount Maly Gorgan.
At a glance
A one-day loop route of 14.7 km with 950 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Polianytsia village. Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–5 kmClimb of 540 m to Mount Babyn Pohar (1,449 m)
- 5–7 kmDescent of 110 m to Polonyna Blazhiv
- 7–8 kmClimb of 200 m to Mount Maly Gorgan (1,592 m)
- 8–15 kmDescent of 630 m (down to 898 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 10–11, a descent of 300 m (≈28%), near Hut below Mount Malyi Horhan.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 7, 9, 11 and 12. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter on Polonyna Blazhniv (km 9), Hut below Mount Malyi Horhan (3) (km 11). Places to stay near the start: Polianytsia (Bukovel).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Polianytsia village. Most places to stay near the start are in Polianytsia (Bukovel). This is a loop: it brings you back to the start.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 7, 9, 11 and 12. 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 Blazhniv (km 9), Hut below Mount Malyi Horhan (3) (km 11). Places to stay near the start: Polianytsia (Bukovel).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring on Polonyna Blazhiv (4)km 6.6 from the start · 80 m off the path · Dried up · 1 293 m
- Mountain shelter on Polonyna Blazhnivkm 8.6 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 1 290 m
- Spring on Polonyna Blazhiv (3)km 8.6 from the start · Not verified · 1 294 m
- Spring below Mount Malyi Horhan (2)km 10.1 from the start · 160 m off the path · Not verified · 1 062 m
- Hut below Mount Malyi Horhan (3)km 10.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 023 m
- Spring (Polianytsia (Bukovel), 12)km 11.4 from the start · Not verified · 982 m
- Spring (Polianytsia (Bukovel), 10)km 11.9 from the start · Not verified · 967 m
- Spring (Polianytsia (Bukovel), 8)km 12.3 from the start · Not verified · 954 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 Maly Gorganaltitude 1 592 mSmall Gorgan, with a height of 1592 meters, is a peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians that is quite famous among outdoor enthusiasts, located on the...Trails nearby
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