Polianytsia villageloop, via Mount Malyi Horhan
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 – Mount Malyi Horhan – Polianytsia village. Along the route you will see: "Perevernuty Khata" Polyanytsia, Mount Maly Gorgan.
At a glance
A one-day loop route of 16.2 km with 1,124 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Polianytsia village. Estimated walking time: about 6 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–5 kmClimb of 550 m to Mount Babyn Pohar (1,449 m)
- 5–7 kmDescent of 140 m to Polonyna Blazhiv
- 7–9 kmClimb of 220 m to Mount Maly Gorgan (1,592 m)
- 9–12 kmDescent of 530 m (down to 995 m)
- 12–16 kmGentle ups and downs at 890–1,010 m
Steepest kilometre: km 9–10, a descent of 290 m (≈26%), near Mount Maly Gorgan.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 10, 11 and 13. There are no springs between km 0 and 10 — carry at least 2.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter on Polonyna Blazhniv (km 10), Hut below Mount Malyi Horhan (3) (km 12). Places to stay near the start: Polianytsia (Bukovel).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
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 6 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 10, 11 and 13. There are no springs between km 0 and 10 — carry at least 2.5 l of water. 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 10), Hut below Mount Malyi Horhan (3) (km 12). Places to stay near the start: Polianytsia (Bukovel).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring on Polonyna Blazhiv (3)km 8.8 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 1 294 m
- Mountain shelter on Polonyna Blazhnivkm 8.8 from the start · Not verified · 1 290 m
- Spring below Mount Malyi Horhan (5)km 10 from the start · Not verified · 1 116 m
- Spring below Mount Malyi Horhan (2)km 10.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 062 m
- Hut below Mount Malyi Horhan (3)km 11.3 from the start · Not verified · 1 023 m
- Spring (Polianytsia (Bukovel), 12)km 12 from the start · Not verified · 982 m
- Spring (Polianytsia (Bukovel), 10)km 12.5 from the start · Not verified · 967 m
- Spring (Polianytsia (Bukovel), 8)km 13 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...Trails nearby
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