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Tatariv village — to Zhenets tract (Mykulychyn village), via Khomiakiv polonyna

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19 kmLength
640 mAscent
780 mDescent
1 348 mMax. altitude
661 mMin. altitude
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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
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Перлина гір
from 5,500 UAH per night
Homestead
Садиба "Царина"
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Hotel "Arnika" Bukovel
Cottage
Berghaus
from 5,280 UAH per night
Near the finish · Mykulychyn
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Три підкови
from 1,200 UAH per night
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Гірська Соната Hotel & Apartments
from 2,940 UAH per night
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Panski-House
from 860 UAH per night
Cottage
Guest house Prorider
from 18,000 UAH per night
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Ясень
from 3,300 UAH per night
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Криворізька Паланка
from 970 UAH per night
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About the trail

Route Tatariv village, via Khomiakiv polonyna to Zhenets tract (Mykulychyn village). Along the route you will see: Mount Khomiak, Polonyna Khomyakov.

At a glance

A one-day route of 19 km with 640 m of ascent from Tatariv village to Zhenets tract (Mykulychyn village). Estimated walking time: about 6 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–6 kmClimb of 530 m to Mount Khomiak (1,542 m)
  2. 6–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,310–1,340 m
  3. 10–19 kmDescent of 670 m to Zhenets tract (Mykulychyn village)

Steepest kilometre: km 5–6, a climb of 200 m (≈16%), near Mount Khomiak.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 13, 16 and 18. 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 (km 7), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 10), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3) (km 10). Places to stay near the start: Polianytsia (Bukovel); near the finish: Mykulychyn.

When to go

Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.

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 5 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 6 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 13, 16 and 18. 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 (km 7), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 10), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3) (km 10). Places to stay near the start: Polianytsia (Bukovel); near the finish: Mykulychyn.

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 2.4 from the start · Not verified · 978 m
  3. Spring below Mount Khomiak (7)km 4.2 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 1 184 m
  4. Spring on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3)km 5.4 from the start · Not verified · 1 335 m
  5. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2)km 5.7 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 1 312 m
  6. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakivkm 5.8 from the start · 170 m off the path · Not verified · 1 301 m
  7. Spring on Polonyna Khomiakivkm 6.7 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 1 323 m
  8. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakivkm 7.7 from the start · Standing · 1 324 m

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What to see on the trail

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...

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