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Tatariv village — to Yaremche, via Khomiakiv polonyna, Mount Syniak, Mount Malyi Horhan

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26.8 kmLength
1 171 mAscent
1 392 mDescent
1 650 mMax. altitude
561 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
Blueberryhouse
from 3,000 UAH per night
Cottage
Zakyt
from 4,950 UAH per night
Hotel
Перлина гір
from 5,500 UAH per night
Cottage
Berghaus
from 5,280 UAH per night
Homestead
Садиба "Царина"
Hotel
Hotel "Arnika" Bukovel
Near the finish · Yaremche
Hotel
Ведмежа Гора
from 7,000 UAH per night
Cottage
Галицький
from 6,500 UAH per night
Hotel
Аннічка
from 1,650 UAH per night
Hotel
Княжий двір
from 2,200 UAH per night
Hotel
Яремчанка
from 800 UAH per night
Hotel
У Кухарських
from 920 UAH per night
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About the trail

Route Tatariv village, via Khomiakiv polonyna, Mount Syniak and Mount Malyi Horhan to Yaremche. Along the route you will see: Mount Khomiak, Polonyna Khomyakov, Mount Sinyak, Mount Maly Gorgan, Waterfall Maiden's Tears, Yaremche, Park-museum Carpathians in miniature, Yaremche and 5 more.

At a glance

A one-day route of 26.8 km with 1,171 m of ascent from Tatariv village to Yaremche. Estimated walking time: about 8.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–9 kmClimb of 850 m to Mount Sinyak (1,665 m)
  2. 9–11 kmAlong the ridge at 1,540–1,650 m
  3. 11–15 kmDescent of 590 m to Hut below Mount Malyi Horhan
  4. 15–19 kmGentle ups and downs at 850–960 m
  5. 19–21 kmClimb of 130 m (up to 987 m)
  6. 21–27 kmDescent of 420 m to Yaremche

Steepest kilometre: km 11–12, a descent of 260 m (≈25%), near Polonyna Blazhiv.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 12, 13, 15, 19 and 22 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3) (km 5), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 5), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2) (km 5), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 5), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Blazhniv (km 12), Hut on Polonyna Vesnarka (2) (km 13), Hut below Mount Malyi Horhan (2) (km 15), Hut “Ilma” (km 16) etc.. Places to stay near the start: Polianytsia (Bukovel); near the finish: Yaremche.

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 4 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Tatariv village. Most places to stay near the start are in Polianytsia (Bukovel). This is a one-way route: the finish is 11 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 8.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 12, 13, 15, 19 and 22 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 Polonyna Khomiakiv (3) (km 5), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 5), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2) (km 5), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 5), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Blazhniv (km 12), Hut on Polonyna Vesnarka (2) (km 13), Hut below Mount Malyi Horhan (2) (km 15), Hut “Ilma” (km 16) etc.. Places to stay near the start: Polianytsia (Bukovel); near the finish: Yaremche.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Mount Khomiak (8)km 0.8 from the start · Not verified · 879 m
  2. Spring below Mount Khomiak (10)km 1.8 from the start · Not verified · 978 m
  3. Spring below Mount Khomiak (7)km 3.4 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 1 184 m
  4. Spring on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3)km 4.6 from the start · Not verified · 1 335 m
  5. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3)km 4.8 from the start · Not verified · 1 325 m
  6. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakivkm 4.8 from the start · Standing · 1 324 m
  7. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2)km 4.9 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 1 312 m
  8. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakivkm 4.9 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 1 301 m

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What to see on the trail

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