Pasichna village — to Yaremche, via Mount Syniachka
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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 Pasichna village, via Mount Syniachka to Yaremche. Along the route you will see: Mount Sinyachka, Waterfall Maiden's Tears, Yaremche, Park-museum Carpathians in miniature, Yaremche, Carpathian National Nature Park, Ecotourism visit center, Yaremche, Museum of Ecology and Ethnography of the Carpathian Region, Yaremche and 6 more.
At a glance
A one-day route of 26.7 km with 1,206 m of ascent from Pasichna village to Yaremche. Estimated walking time: about 8.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–5 kmClimb of 650 m to Mountain shelter
- 5–12 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,130–1,240 m
- 12–15 kmClimb of 200 m to Mount Sinyachka (1,400 m)
- 15–25 kmDescent of 830 m to Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- 25–27 kmGentle ups and downs at 510–570 m
Steepest kilometre: km 0–2, a climb of 250 m (≈21%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 5, 8, 14, 16 and 20. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter (Zelena, 3) (km 4), Mountain shelter on Mount Pasichanka (km 5), Mountain shelter “Pasichanka 2” (km 5), Hut on Polonyna Shuvarenka (km 7), Hut on Polonyna Lazok (km 14), Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Shchivka (km 17), Cabin on Polonyna Shchivka (km 17). Places to stay near the 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: Pasichna village. This is a one-way route: the finish is 17 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 5, 8, 14, 16 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 (Zelena, 3) (km 4), Mountain shelter on Mount Pasichanka (km 5), Mountain shelter “Pasichanka 2” (km 5), Hut on Polonyna Shuvarenka (km 7), Hut on Polonyna Lazok (km 14), Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Shchivka (km 17), Cabin on Polonyna Shchivka (km 17). Places to stay near the finish: Yaremche.
Water and shelter on the route
- Mountain shelter (Zelena, 3)km 3.7 from the start · 160 m off the path · Not verified · 1 127 m
- Spring (Zelena, 18)km 3.9 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 1 119 m
- Spring (Zelena, 19)km 4.4 from the start · 140 m off the path · Weak flow · 1 137 m
- Mountain shelter on Mount Pasichankakm 4.5 from the start · 100 m off the path · Standing · 1 130 m
- Mountain shelter “Pasichanka 2”km 4.7 from the start · Standing · 1 148 m
- Hut on Polonyna Shuvarenkakm 6.4 from the start · 50 m off the path · Standing · 1 179 m
- Spring on Polonyna Shuvarenkakm 6.6 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 1 142 m
- Hut on Polonyna Lazokkm 11.8 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 1 267 m
- Spring on Polonyna Lazokkm 12 from the start · 60 m off the path · Weak flow · 1 281 m
- Spring on Polonyna Lazok (3)km 12.5 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 1 277 m
- Spring on Polonyna Shchivka (3)km 14.1 from the start · 250 m off the path · Not verified · 1 158 m
- Spring on Polonyna Shchivka (4)km 14.7 from the start · 210 m off the path · Not verified · 1 191 m
- Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Shchivkakm 14.8 from the start · 210 m off the path · Not verified · 1 173 m
- Cabin on Polonyna Shchivkakm 14.9 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 1 214 m
- Spring (Yaremche, 6)km 17.1 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 1 060 m
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What to see on the trail
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...
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.
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 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.
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. ...
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,...
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...Trails nearby
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