Tatariv village — to Yaremche, via Mount Khomiak, Mount Syniak, Mount Yavirnyk, Divochi Slozy Waterfall
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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 Tatariv village, via Mount Khomiak, Mount Syniak, Mount Yavirnyk and Divochi Slozy Waterfall to Yaremche. Along the route you will see: Mount Khomiak, Polonyna Khomyakov, Mount Sinyak, Waterfall Maiden's Tears, Yaremche, Park-museum Carpathians in miniature, Yaremche, Carpathian National Nature Park and 8 more.
At a glance
A route of 29.7 km with 1,326 m of ascent from Tatariv village to Yaremche. Estimated walking time: about 9.5 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–11 kmClimb of 860 m to Mount Sinyak (1,665 m)
- 11–13 kmDescent of 450 m (down to 1,207 m)
- 13–18 kmClimb of 200 m to Mount Zhenets (1,414 m)
- 18–24 kmDescent of 750 m (down to 656 m)
- 24–30 kmGentle ups and downs at 520–660 m
Steepest kilometre: km 12–13, a descent of 350 m (≈28%), near Mount Sinyak.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 12, 13, 16, 26 and 27. There are no springs between km 16 and 26 — carry at least 1.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3) (km 6), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 6), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2) (km 7), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 7), Hut (Polianytsia (Bukovel), 3) (km 19). Places to stay near the start: Polianytsia (Bukovel); near the finish: Yaremche.
A possible split into days:
- Day 1: km 0–13, ≈5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
- Day 2: km 13–30, ≈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 3 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.
Getting there
Start: Tatariv village. Most places to stay near the start are in Polianytsia (Bukovel). This is a one-way route: the finish is 11 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 9.5 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 12, 13, 16, 26 and 27. There are no springs between km 16 and 26 — carry at least 1.5 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 (3) (km 6), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 6), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2) (km 7), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 7), Hut (Polianytsia (Bukovel), 3) (km 19). Places to stay near the start: Polianytsia (Bukovel); near the finish: Yaremche.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Mount Khomiak (8)km 0.7 from the start · Not verified · 879 m
- Spring below Mount Khomiak (10)km 1.9 from the start · Not verified · 978 m
- Spring below Mount Khomiak (7)km 3.7 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 1 184 m
- Spring on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3)km 4.9 from the start · Not verified · 1 335 m
- Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3)km 5.2 from the start · Not verified · 1 325 m
- Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakivkm 5.2 from the start · Standing · 1 324 m
- Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2)km 5.2 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 1 312 m
- Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakivkm 5.2 from the start · 150 m off the path · Not verified · 1 301 m
- Spring on Polonyna Khomiakivkm 6.3 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 1 323 m
- Spring below Mount Khomiakkm 6.9 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 1 410 m
- Spring below Mount Syniak (5)km 9.6 from the start · Not verified · 1 471 m
- Stream water below Mount Syniakkm 10.8 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 1 205 m
- Spring (Polianytsia (Bukovel), 18)km 12.8 from the start · 270 m off the path · Not verified · 1 189 m
- Hut (Polianytsia (Bukovel), 3)km 15.4 from the start · Not verified · 1 205 m
- Spring (Yaremche, 7)km 20.8 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 616 m
- Spring (Yaremche, 12)km 21.8 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 633 m
- Zhinka springkm 22.3 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 537 m
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What to see on the trail
Mount 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...
Polonyna 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 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...
Waterfall Maiden's Tears, Yaremchealtitude 539 mMaiden's Tears is a waterfall in the Ukrainian Carpathians (Gorgany massif). It is located within the Yaremche City Council of Ivano-Frankivsk...
Park-museum Carpathians in miniature, Yaremchealtitude 539 mA unique park-museum "Carpathians in Miniature" was created in Yaremche, which reflects in detail the architectural monuments and cultural heritage...
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.
Probiy waterfall, Yaremchealtitude 529 mProbiy Waterfall is located in the heart of the Carpathian Mountains, in the city of Yaremche.
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...
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,...
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.
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,...
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. ...Trails nearby
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