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Tatariv villageloop, via Mount Khomiak, Mount Syniak

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31 kmLength
1 285 mAscent
1 280 mDescent
1 657 mMax. altitude
684 mMin. altitude
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About the trail

Route Tatariv village, via Mount Khomiak and Mount Syniak to Tatariv village. Along the route you will see: Church of St. Demetrius of Thessaloniki, Tatariv, Mount Khomiak, Polonyna Khomyakov, Mount Sinyak.

At a glance

A loop route of 31 km with 1,285 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Tatariv village. Estimated walking time: about 10 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 kmGentle ups and downs at 680–740 m
  2. 6–12 kmClimb of 740 m to Mount Khomiak (1,542 m)
  3. 12–13 kmDescent of 150 m to Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv
  4. 13–17 kmClimb of 330 m to Mount Sinyak (1,665 m)
  5. 17–26 kmDescent of 890 m (down to 754 m)
  6. 26–31 kmGentle ups and downs at 680–760 m

Steepest kilometre: km 22–24, a descent of 270 m (≈26%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 2, 3, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 22 and 29. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3) (km 13), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 21), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2) (km 21), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 21). Places to stay near the start: Tatariv.

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–13, ≈4.5 h — overnight: Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3) (hut)
  2. Day 2: km 13–31, ≈5.5 h — finish

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 Tatariv. This is a loop: it brings you back to the start.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 10 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 2, 3, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 22 and 29. 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 13), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 21), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2) (km 21), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 21). Places to stay near the start: Tatariv. Possible overnight stops: Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3) (km 13).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring (Tatariv, 6)km 1.4 from the start · Not verified · 711 m
  2. Spring below Mount Mahura (2)km 2.3 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 705 m
  3. Spring below Mount Mahurakm 3.2 from the start · Not verified · 735 m
  4. Spring below Mount Khomiak (8)km 6.7 from the start · Not verified · 879 m
  5. Spring below Mount Khomiak (10)km 7.8 from the start · Not verified · 978 m
  6. Spring on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3)km 11.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 335 m
  7. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3)km 12 from the start · Not verified · 1 325 m
  8. Spring below Mount Khomiak (4)km 13.3 from the start · 270 m off the path · Not verified · 1 306 m

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What to see on the trail

Church of St. Demetrius of Thessaloniki, TatarivChurch of St. Demetrius of Thessaloniki, Tatarivaltitude 691 mDemetrius of Thessalonica in the small village of Tatariv was built in 1870. The church was erected in honor of the righteous great martyr Dmytro...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...Mount SinyakMount 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...

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