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Tatariv village — to Mykulychyn village, via Mount Khomiak, Mount Syniak, Huk Zhenetskyi Waterfall

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32.7 kmLength
1 611 mAscent
1 699 mDescent
1 649 mMax. altitude
594 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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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Tatariv
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Ольга Центральний корпус
from 800 UAH per night
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Білий камінь
from 1,000 UAH per night
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Зоряна
from 1,650 UAH per night
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Чертіж
from 1,445 UAH per night
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Residence Chalet&Nesh
from 2,300 UAH per night
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Ребровач
from 6,600 UAH per night
Near the finish · Mykulychyn
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Соломія
from 4,000 UAH per night
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Надія і П
from 1,650 UAH per night
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Майя Шале
from 12,000 UAH per night
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Майя
from 11,000 UAH per night
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Хатина Мисливця
from 4,440 UAH per night
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Зарінок
from 1,680 UAH per night
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About the trail

Route Tatariv village, via Mount Khomiak, Mount Syniak and Huk Zhenetskyi Waterfall to Mykulychyn village. Along the route you will see: Church of St. Demetrius of Thessaloniki, Tatariv, Mount Khomiak, Polonyna Khomyakov, Mount Sinyak, Zhenetsky Hook waterfall, Narinetskyi waterfall, Mykulychyn and 1 more.

At a glance

A route of 32.7 km with 1,611 m of ascent from Tatariv village to Mykulychyn village. Estimated walking time: about 11 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

  1. 0–6 kmGentle ups and downs at 680–780 m
  2. 6–11 kmClimb of 690 m to Mount Khomiak (1,542 m)
  3. 11–12 kmDescent of 160 m to Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv
  4. 12–15 kmClimb of 340 m to Mount Sinyak (1,665 m)
  5. 15–20 kmDescent of 820 m to Zhenetsky Hook waterfall
  6. 20–33 kmGentle ups and downs at 590–980 m

Steepest kilometre: km 19–20, a descent of 290 m (≈28%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 1, 3, 6, 8, 11, 17, 20, 23 and 27. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3) (km 11), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2) (km 11), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 11), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 11). Places to stay near the start: Tatariv; near the finish: Mykulychyn.

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–11, ≈4.5 h — overnight: Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (hut)
  2. Day 2: km 11–33, ≈6.5 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 Tatariv. This is a one-way route: the finish is 6 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 walking time: about 11 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, 3, 6, 8, 11, 17, 20, 23 and 27. 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 11), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2) (km 11), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 11), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 11). Places to stay near the start: Tatariv; near the finish: Mykulychyn. Possible overnight stops: Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 11).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring (Tatariv, 6)km 1.3 from the start · Not verified · 711 m
  2. Spring (Tatariv, 5)km 1.8 from the start · 210 m off the path · Not verified · 819 m
  3. Spring below Mount Mahurakm 3.1 from the start · Not verified · 735 m
  4. Spring below Mount Khomiak (8)km 6.3 from the start · Not verified · 879 m
  5. Spring below Mount Khomiak (10)km 7.9 from the start · 270 m off the path · Not verified · 978 m
  6. Spring below Mount Khomiak (7)km 8.7 from the start · 40 m off the path · Not verified · 1 184 m
  7. Spring on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3)km 10.8 from the start · 160 m off the path · Not verified · 1 335 m
  8. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3)km 11 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 1 325 m

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What to see on the trail

Church of St. Demetrius of Thessaloniki, TatarivChurch of St. Demetrius of Thessaloniki, Tatarivaltitude 691 mDemetrius of Thessalonica in the small village of Tatariv was built in 1870. The church was erected in honor of the righteous great martyr Dmytro...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...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 SinyakMount 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...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.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).Trinity Church, MykulychynTrinity Church, Mykulychynaltitude 622 mThe church is made entirely of wood in the Hutsul style. The temple is remarkable for its power.

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