Polianytsia villageloop, via Mount Malyi Horhan, Mount Syniak
Unmarked trailmore
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 Polianytsia village, via Mount Malyi Horhan and Mount Syniak to Polianytsia village. Along the route you will see: "Perevernuty Khata" Polyanytsia, Mount Maly Gorgan, Mount Sinyak.
At a glance
A one-day loop route of 18.8 km with 1,248 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Polianytsia village. Estimated walking time: about 7 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–11 kmClimb of 720 m to Mount Sinyak (1,665 m)
- 11–15 kmDescent of 640 m (down to 1,008 m)
- 15–19 kmGentle ups and downs at 910–1,010 m
Steepest kilometre: km 8–9, a climb of 280 m (≈27%), near Mount Maly Gorgan.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 8, 12 and 16. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter on Polonyna Blazhniv (km 8), Hut below Mount Syniak (3) (km 12), Hut below Mount Syniak (2) (km 12). Places to stay near the start: Polianytsia (Bukovel).
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: Polianytsia village. Most places to stay near the start are in Polianytsia (Bukovel). This is a loop: it brings you back to the start.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 7 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 8, 12 and 16. 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 Blazhniv (km 8), Hut below Mount Syniak (3) (km 12), Hut below Mount Syniak (2) (km 12). Places to stay near the start: Polianytsia (Bukovel).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring on Polonyna Blazhivkm 7.3 from the start · 170 m off the path · Not verified · 1 294 m
- Mountain shelter on Polonyna Blazhnivkm 7.4 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 1 290 m
- Spring below Mount Syniak (2)km 11.6 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 1 338 m
- Hut below Mount Syniak (3)km 11.7 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 1 340 m
- Hut below Mount Syniak (2)km 11.7 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 1 339 m
- Spring (Polianytsia (Bukovel), 12)km 14.8 from the start · Not verified · 982 m
- Spring (Polianytsia (Bukovel), 10)km 15.3 from the start · Not verified · 967 m
- Spring (Polianytsia (Bukovel), 8)km 15.7 from the start · Not verified · 954 m
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What to see on the trail
"Perevernuty Khata" Polyanytsiaaltitude 906 mOn the way to the ski resort "Bukovel", you can see an unusual architectural structure – the Perevernuty Khata in Polyanytsia.
Mount 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...
Mount 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...Trails nearby
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