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Zhenets tract (Mykulychyn village) — to Zhenets tract, via Khomiakiv polonyna, Mount Syniak

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13.6 kmLength
1 011 mAscent
1 010 mDescent
1 659 mMax. altitude
738 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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Near the start & finish · Mykulychyn
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About the trail

Route Zhenets tract (Mykulychyn village), via Khomiakiv polonyna and Mount Syniak to Zhenets tract. Along the route you will see: Narinetskyi waterfall, Mykulychyn, Polonyna Khomyakov, Mount Khomiak, Mount Sinyak.

At a glance

A one-day loop route of 13.6 km with 1,011 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Zhenets tract (Mykulychyn village). Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–1 kmGentle ups and downs at 740–840 m
  2. 1–7 kmClimb of 810 m to Mount Sinyak (1,665 m)
  3. 7–14 kmDescent of 900 m to Narinetskyi waterfall

Steepest kilometre: km 2–3, a climb of 290 m (≈28%), near Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv.

Water and overnight stays

A spring near the trail: at km 9. There are no springs between km 0 and 9 — carry at least 2 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

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

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: Zhenets tract (Mykulychyn village). Most places to stay near the start are in Mykulychyn. This is a loop: it brings you back to the start.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
A spring near the trail: at km 9. There are no springs between km 0 and 9 — carry at least 2 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 (km 3), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3) (km 3), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2) (km 3), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 3). Places to stay near the start: Mykulychyn.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakivkm 2.8 from the start · 150 m off the path · Standing · 1 324 m
  2. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3)km 2.8 from the start · 160 m off the path · Not verified · 1 325 m
  3. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2)km 2.9 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 1 312 m
  4. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakivkm 2.9 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 1 301 m
  5. Spring below Mount Khomiak (2)km 8.8 from the start · Not verified · 1 443 m
  6. Spring below Mount Khomiak (4)km 9.3 from the start · 260 m off the path · Not verified · 1 306 m

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What to see on the trail

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).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 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...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...

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