Dora village — to Yaremche, via Mount Syniachka, Pereslip Pass
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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 Dora village, via Mount Syniachka and Pereslip Pass to Yaremche. Along the route you will see: St. Michael's Church, Yaremche, White Stone Rock, Peter and Paul Church (Sheptytsky Museum), Yaremche, Dovbush trail in Yaremche, Mount Makovytsia, Yaremche, St. Elias Church, Yaremche and 14 more.
At a glance
A one-day route of 24.6 km with 1,333 m of ascent from Dora village to Yaremche. Estimated walking time: about 8.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–3 kmClimb of 460 m to White Stone Rock (538 m)
- 3–7 kmGentle ups and downs at 900–960 m
- 7–9 kmClimb of 230 m to Hut below Mount Klyvka
- 9–11 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,130–1,170 m
- 11–12 kmClimb of 250 m to Mount Sinyachka (1,400 m)
- 12–25 kmDescent of 870 m to Yaremche
Steepest kilometre: km 11–12, a climb of 250 m (≈24%), near Polonyna Lazok.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 4, 11, 13, 14, 18, 19, 21 and 22. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Staiky (km 5), Hut below Mount Klyvka (km 9), Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Shchivka (km 14). Places to stay near the start and finish: Yaremche.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Dora village. Most places to stay near the start are in Yaremche. This is a one-way route: the finish is 4 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 8.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 4, 11, 13, 14, 18, 19, 21 and 22. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Staiky (km 5), Hut below Mount Klyvka (km 9), Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Shchivka (km 14). Places to stay near the start and finish: Yaremche.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Mount Skelia Bilyi Kamin (4)km 4.2 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 917 m
- Hut on Polonyna Staikykm 4.5 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 932 m
- Spring below Mount Skelia Bilyi Kamin (2)km 4.7 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 928 m
- Hut below Mount Klyvkakm 8.4 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 1 039 m
- Spring on Polonyna Lazok (3)km 11.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 277 m
- Spring on Polonyna Shchivka (3)km 12.9 from the start · 250 m off the path · Not verified · 1 158 m
- Spring on Polonyna Shchivka (4)km 13.6 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 1 191 m
- Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Shchivkakm 13.6 from the start · 230 m off the path · Not verified · 1 173 m
- Spring on Polonyna Shchivkakm 14.1 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 1 134 m
- Kruhla springkm 17.5 from the start · 200 m off the path · Not verified · 857 m
- Spring (Yaremche, 4)km 18.8 from the start · Not verified · 707 m
- Spring (Yaremche, 7)km 21 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 616 m
- Spring (Yaremche, 12)km 22 from the start · Not verified · 633 m
- Zhinka springkm 22.5 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 537 m
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What to see on the trail
St. Michael's Church, Yaremchealtitude 539 mMichael's Church in Yaremche is a wooden church located on the outskirts of the resort town, in the village of Dora.
White Stone Rockaltitude 538 mThe White Stone Rock is located in the village of Dora in the Carpathians and is one of the most prominent natural attractions in Ukraine.
Peter and Paul Church (Sheptytsky Museum), Yaremchealtitude 539 mWhile vacationing in Yaremche, it will be interesting to visit the modern wooden church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, which exists at the St.
Dovbush trail in Yaremchealtitude 539 mIn the Ukrainian Carpathians, there are many sites named after the leader of the Oprishka, Oleksa Dovbush: Dovbush Rocks, Dovbush Stone, Dovbush Cave.
Mount Makovytsia, Yaremchealtitude 984 mBesides, these mountains have a certain mysticism about them.
St. Elias Church, Yaremchealtitude 539 mTheChurch of the Holy Prophet E lijah is a unique architectural monument built in the Hutsul style in the shape of a cross in Yaremche. ...
Mount Sinyachkaaltitude 1 400 mMount Sinyachka is a 1400-meter peak in the Gorgan mountain range of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the Nadvirna district of Ivano-Frankivsk...
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...
Probiy waterfall, Yaremchealtitude 529 mProbiy Waterfall is located in the heart of the Carpathian Mountains, in the city of Yaremche.
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.
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.
Glade of Love, Yaremchealtitude 539 mThe Carpathians never cease to amaze both beginners who first plunged into the magical world of these mountains and experienced tourists, because...
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,...
Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Yaremchealtitude 539 mThe city of Yaremche was first mentioned in written records in 1787. According to one of the legends, the name of the city comes from the name of...
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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