Pasichna village — to Polianytsia village, via Mount Syniak, Mount Malyi Horhan
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About the trail
Route Pasichna village, via Mount Syniak and Mount Malyi Horhan to Polianytsia village. Along the route you will see: Mount Sinyachka, Mount Sinyak, Mount Maly Gorgan, "Perevernuty Khata" Polyanytsia.
At a glance
A route of 33.8 km with 2,376 m of ascent from Pasichna village to Polianytsia village. Estimated walking time: about 12.5 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
- 0–4 kmClimb of 610 m to Mountain shelter on Mount Pasichanka
- 4–23 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,010–1,400 m, past Mount Sinyachka, Mount Zhenets
- 23–26 kmClimb of 480 m to Mount Sinyak (1,665 m)
- 26–34 kmDescent of 720 m to Polianytsia village
Steepest kilometre: km 24–25, a climb of 340 m (≈33%), near Mount Sinyak.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 4, 6, 12, 14, 15, 18, 23, 24, 29 and 30 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter on Mount Pasichanka (km 4), Mountain shelter “Pasichanka 2” (km 4), Hut on Polonyna Shuvarenka (km 6), Hut on Polonyna Lazok (km 12), Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Shchivka (km 14), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Blazhniv (km 29), Hut below Mount Malyi Horhan (3) (km 31). Places to stay near the finish: Polianytsia (Bukovel).
A possible split into days:
- Day 1: km 0–14, ≈5.5 h — overnight: Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Shchivka (hut)
- Day 2: km 14–34, ≈7 h — finish
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 2 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.
Getting there
Start: Pasichna village. This is a one-way route: the finish is 23 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 12.5 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 4, 6, 12, 14, 15, 18, 23, 24, 29 and 30 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter on Mount Pasichanka (km 4), Mountain shelter “Pasichanka 2” (km 4), Hut on Polonyna Shuvarenka (km 6), Hut on Polonyna Lazok (km 12), Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Shchivka (km 14), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Blazhniv (km 29), Hut below Mount Malyi Horhan (3) (km 31). Places to stay near the finish: Polianytsia (Bukovel). Possible overnight stops: Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Shchivka (km 14).
Water and shelter on the route
- Mountain shelter on Mount Pasichankakm 4 from the start · 290 m off the path · Standing · 1 130 m
- Mountain shelter “Pasichanka 2”km 4.1 from the start · 140 m off the path · Standing · 1 148 m
- Spring (Zelena, 22)km 4.3 from the start · 260 m off the path · Has water · 1 080 m
- Hut on Polonyna Shuvarenkakm 5.8 from the start · 60 m off the path · Standing · 1 179 m
- Spring on Polonyna Shuvarenkakm 6.2 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 1 142 m
- Hut on Polonyna Lazokkm 11.3 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 1 267 m
- Spring on Polonyna Lazokkm 11.6 from the start · 60 m off the path · Weak flow · 1 281 m
- Spring on Polonyna Shchivka (3)km 13.5 from the start · 270 m off the path · Not verified · 1 158 m
- Spring on Polonyna Shchivka (4)km 14.1 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 1 191 m
- Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Shchivkakm 14.1 from the start · 270 m off the path · Not verified · 1 173 m
- Spring on Polonyna Shchivkakm 14.6 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 1 134 m
- Spring (Polianytsia (Bukovel), 15)km 17.7 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 1 146 m
- Spring (Polianytsia (Bukovel), 18)km 22.4 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 1 189 m
- Stream water below Mount Syniakkm 23.8 from the start · Not verified · 1 205 m
- Spring below Mount Syniak (6)km 24.6 from the start · Not verified · 1 434 m
- Mountain shelter on Polonyna Blazhnivkm 28.2 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 1 290 m
- Spring on Polonyna Blazhiv (3)km 28.2 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 1 294 m
- Spring below Mount Malyi Horhan (5)km 29.3 from the start · Not verified · 1 116 m
- Spring below Mount Malyi Horhan (2)km 29.9 from the start · Not verified · 1 062 m
- Hut below Mount Malyi Horhan (3)km 30.4 from the start · Not verified · 1 023 m
- Spring (Polianytsia (Bukovel), 12)km 31.1 from the start · Not verified · 982 m
- Spring (Polianytsia (Bukovel), 10)km 31.6 from the start · 40 m off the path · Not verified · 967 m
- Spring (Polianytsia (Bukovel), 8)km 32 from the start · Not verified · 954 m
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What to see on the trail
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