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Polianytsia village — to Yaremche, via Mount Syniak, Mount Khomiak, Zhenets tract, Yavirnyk polonyna

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33.8 kmLength
2 439 mAscent
2 768 mDescent
1 657 mMax. altitude
129 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)
Hotel
Мілена (Villa Milena)
from 2,100 UAH per night
Hotel
Whiteberry
from 3,100 UAH per night
Hotel
У Михайла та Олесі
from 1,190 UAH per night
Hotel
Прелуки
from 1,000 UAH per night
Hotel
Гуцулія
from 2,040 UAH per night
Hotel
Калина
from 1,060 UAH per night
Near the finish · Yaremche
Hotel
Yaremche Club Hotel
from 2,500 UAH per night
Cottage
Верес
from 3,960 UAH per night
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Morva Premium Spa Resort
from 8,970 UAH per night
Hotel
Тис
from 2,000 UAH per night
Hotel
Gold hill villa10
from 11,400 UAH per night
Cottage
Краса Карпат
from 1,200 UAH per night
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About the trail

Route Polianytsia village, via Mount Syniak, Mount Khomiak, Zhenets tract and Yavirnyk polonyna to Yaremche. Along the route you will see: Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the UGCC, Polianytsia, Mount Sinyak, Polonyna Khomyakov, Mount Khomiak, Glade of Love, Yaremche, Probiy waterfall, Yaremche and 7 more.

At a glance

A route of 33.8 km with 2,439 m of ascent from Polianytsia village to Yaremche. 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

  1. 0–6 kmClimb of 810 m to Mount Sinyak (1,665 m)
  2. 6–9 kmDescent of 340 m to Polonyna Khomyakov
  3. 9–11 kmClimb of 170 m to Mount Khomiak (1,542 m)
  4. 11–21 kmDescent of 1,270 m (down to 208 m)
  5. 21–27 kmClimb of 1,000 m (up to 1,212 m)
  6. 27–34 kmDescent of 690 m to Yaremche

Steepest kilometre: km 21–22, a climb of 550 m (≈53%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 4, 8, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 26, 28 and 29. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Mount Syniak (km 4), Hut below Mount Syniak (3) (km 5), Hut below Mount Syniak (2) (km 5), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2) (km 10), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 10), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3) (km 11), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 11), Hut (Mykulychyn, 2) (km 28) etc.. Places to stay near the start: Polianytsia (Bukovel); near the finish: Yaremche.

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–17, ≈6.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  2. Day 2: km 17–34, ≈6 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: Polianytsia village. Most places to stay near the start are in Polianytsia (Bukovel). This is a one-way route: the finish is 12 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

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, 8, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 26, 28 and 29. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Mount Syniak (km 4), Hut below Mount Syniak (3) (km 5), Hut below Mount Syniak (2) (km 5), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2) (km 10), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 10), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3) (km 11), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 11), Hut (Mykulychyn, 2) (km 28) etc.. Places to stay near the start: Polianytsia (Bukovel); near the finish: Yaremche.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Hut below Mount Syniakkm 3.6 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 1 278 m
  2. Spring below Mount Syniakkm 4.2 from the start · Not verified · 1 307 m
  3. Hut below Mount Syniak (3)km 4.5 from the start · Not verified · 1 340 m
  4. Hut below Mount Syniak (2)km 4.5 from the start · Not verified · 1 339 m
  5. Spring below Mount Khomiak (2)km 7.6 from the start · Not verified · 1 443 m
  6. Spring below Mount Khomiak (4)km 8.2 from the start · 270 m off the path · Not verified · 1 306 m
  7. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2)km 9.9 from the start · Not verified · 1 312 m
  8. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakivkm 10 from the start · Not verified · 1 301 m

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What to see on the trail

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