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Tatariv village — to Polianytsia village, via Mount Khomiak, Mount Syniak, Mount Malyi Horhan

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20.4 kmLength
1 398 mAscent
1 288 mDescent
1 650 mMax. altitude
770 mMin. altitude
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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Polianytsia (Bukovel)
Hotel
Blueberryhouse
from 3,000 UAH per night
Cottage
Zakyt
from 4,950 UAH per night
Hotel
Перлина гір
from 5,500 UAH per night
Cottage
Berghaus
from 5,280 UAH per night
Homestead
Садиба "Царина"
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Hotel "Arnika" Bukovel
Near the finish · Polianytsia (Bukovel)
Hotel
Bukovel apart
from 3,780 UAH per night
Cottage
Видовий
from 9,000 UAH per night
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Bukovel Hotel
from 2,880 UAH per night
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Home Hotel
from 1,917 UAH per night
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Patkovski
from 2,400 UAH per night
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Лапландія
from 6,180 UAH per night
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About the trail

Route Tatariv village, via Mount Khomiak, Mount Syniak and Mount Malyi Horhan to Polianytsia village. Along the route you will see: Mount Khomiak, Polonyna Khomyakov, Mount Sinyak, Mount Maly Gorgan, "Perevernuty Khata" Polyanytsia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 20.4 km with 1,398 m of ascent from Tatariv village to Polianytsia village. Estimated walking time: about 7.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–5 kmClimb of 690 m to Mount Khomiak (1,542 m)
  2. 5–6 kmDescent of 170 m to Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv
  3. 6–9 kmClimb of 340 m (up to 1,646 m)
  4. 9–16 kmAlong the ridge at 1,370–1,650 m, past Mount Maly Gorgan, Mount Sinyak
  5. 16–20 kmDescent of 530 m to Polianytsia village

Steepest kilometre: km 14–15, a descent of 280 m (≈27%), near Hut below Mount Syniak.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 15 and 20. 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 6), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 6), Hut below Mount Syniak (3) (km 15), Hut below Mount Syniak (2) (km 15). 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. About 7 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 7 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 7.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 15 and 20. 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 6), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 6), Hut below Mount Syniak (3) (km 15), Hut below Mount Syniak (2) (km 15). Places to stay near the start and finish: Polianytsia (Bukovel).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Mount Khomiak (8)km 0.8 from the start · Not verified · 879 m
  2. Spring below Mount Khomiak (10)km 1.8 from the start · Not verified · 978 m
  3. Spring below Mount Khomiak (7)km 3.4 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 1 184 m
  4. Spring on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2)km 5.1 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 1 336 m
  5. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3)km 5.4 from the start · Not verified · 1 325 m
  6. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakivkm 5.4 from the start · Standing · 1 324 m
  7. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2)km 5.4 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 1 312 m
  8. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakivkm 5.5 from the start · 170 m off the path · Not verified · 1 301 m

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What to see on the trail

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...Mount Maly GorganMount 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..."Perevernuty Khata" Polyanytsia"Perevernuty Khata" Polyanytsiaaltitude 906 mOn the way to the ski resort "Bukovel", you can see an unusual architectural structure – the Perevernuty Khata in Polyanytsia.

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