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Polianytsia villageloop, via Mount Khomiak, Mount Syniak, Mount Malyi Horhan

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24.4 kmLength
1 237 mAscent
1 231 mDescent
1 660 mMax. altitude
833 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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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Polianytsia (Bukovel)
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Silveroks Hotel & SPA
from 1,700 UAH per night
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Villa for You
from 1,800 UAH per night
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Олександр
from 1,190 UAH per night
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Буковеньки
from 1,720 UAH per night
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Щастя & Смерековий чан
from 2,500 UAH per night
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Берег
from 1,560 UAH per night
Near the finish · Polianytsia (Bukovel)
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ZimaSnow Ski & Spa
from 3,380 UAH per night
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Вежа
from 1,200 UAH per night
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Круча
from 2,100 UAH per night
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ТерКон-Тур
from 1,035 UAH per night
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BLUE mountain
from 1,600 UAH per night
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Долина гір
from 2,040 UAH per night
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About the trail

Route Polianytsia village, via Mount Khomiak, Mount Syniak and Mount Malyi Horhan to Polianytsia village. Along the route you will see: Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the UGCC, Polianytsia, Mount Khomiak, Polonyna Khomyakov, Mount Sinyak, Mount Maly Gorgan, "Perevernuty Khata" Polyanytsia.

At a glance

A one-day loop route of 24.4 km with 1,237 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Polianytsia village. Estimated walking time: about 8 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–12 kmClimb of 800 m to Mount Sinyak (1,665 m)
  2. 12–15 kmAlong the ridge at 1,540–1,660 m
  3. 15–18 kmDescent of 500 m to Hut below Mount Malyi Horhan
  4. 18–24 kmGentle ups and downs at 880–1,070 m

Steepest kilometre: km 5–6, a climb of 280 m (≈23%), near Mount Khomiak.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 7, 8, 16, 18, 20 and 24. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2) (km 7), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3) (km 7), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 7), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 7), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Blazhniv (km 16), Hut below Mount Malyi Horhan (3) (km 19). 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 5 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Polianytsia village. Most places to stay near the start are in Polianytsia (Bukovel). 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 8 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 7, 8, 16, 18, 20 and 24. 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 (2) (km 7), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3) (km 7), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 7), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 7), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Blazhniv (km 16), Hut below Mount Malyi Horhan (3) (km 19). Places to stay near the start and finish: Polianytsia (Bukovel).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3)km 5.4 from the start · Not verified · 1 335 m
  2. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2)km 5.7 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 1 312 m
  3. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3)km 5.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 325 m
  4. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakivkm 5.7 from the start · Standing · 1 324 m
  5. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakivkm 5.8 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 1 301 m
  6. Spring on Polonyna Khomiakivkm 6.8 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 1 323 m
  7. Spring below Mount Khomiakkm 7.5 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 1 410 m
  8. Spring on Polonyna Blazhiv (4)km 12.7 from the start · 80 m off the path · Dried up · 1 293 m

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What to see on the trail

Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the UGCC, PolianytsiaChurch of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the UGCC, Polianytsiaaltitude 906 mThe Church of the Presentation in the village of Polianytsia is a fine example of Ukrainian architecture of the twentieth century.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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