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Tatariv village — to Zhenets tract (Mykulychyn village), via Mount Khomiak, Zhenetskyi Huk Waterfall

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21.9 kmLength
1 124 mAscent
1 168 mDescent
1 523 mMax. altitude
645 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 · Tatariv
Motel
Файний
from 1,000 UAH per night
Hotel
222-й км
from 1,100 UAH per night
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Крутогора
from 1,020 UAH per night
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Прутець
from 1,440 UAH per night
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Ліснови
from 1,440 UAH per night
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Яна
from 424 UAH per night
Near the finish · Mykulychyn
Hotel
Три підкови
from 1,200 UAH per night
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Panski-House
from 790 UAH per night
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Гірська Соната Hotel & Apartments
from 2,940 UAH per night
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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 Mount Khomiak and Zhenetskyi Huk Waterfall to Zhenets tract (Mykulychyn village). Along the route you will see: Church of St. Demetrius of Thessaloniki, Tatariv, Mount Khomiak, Polonyna Khomyakov, Narinetskyi waterfall, Mykulychyn, Zhenetsky Hook waterfall.

At a glance

A one-day route of 21.9 km with 1,124 m of ascent from Tatariv village to Zhenets tract (Mykulychyn village). Estimated walking time: about 7.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–6 kmGentle ups and downs at 680–780 m
  2. 6–12 kmClimb of 700 m to Mount Khomiak (1,542 m)
  3. 12–15 kmDescent of 670 m (down to 807 m)
  4. 15–17 kmGentle ups and downs at 790–860 m
  5. 17–22 kmDescent of 210 m to Zhenets tract (Mykulychyn village)

Steepest kilometre: km 13–14, a descent of 280 m (≈27%), near Polonyna Khomyakov.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 1, 3, 6, 8, 9, 11, 17, 18 and 22. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3) (km 11), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 11), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2) (km 11), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 13). Places to stay near the start: Tatariv; 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 Tatariv. This is a one-way route: the finish is 4 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 7.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 1, 3, 6, 8, 9, 11, 17, 18 and 22. 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 11), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 11), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2) (km 11), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 13). Places to stay near the start: Tatariv; near the finish: Mykulychyn.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring (Tatariv, 6)km 0.8 from the start · Not verified · 711 m
  2. Spring (Tatariv, 5)km 1.3 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 819 m
  3. Spring below Mount Mahurakm 2.6 from the start · Not verified · 735 m
  4. Spring below Mount Khomiak (8)km 5.9 from the start · Not verified · 879 m
  5. Spring below Mount Khomiak (10)km 7.1 from the start · Not verified · 978 m
  6. Spring below Mount Khomiak (7)km 8.8 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 1 184 m
  7. Spring on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3)km 10 from the start · Not verified · 1 335 m
  8. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3)km 10.3 from the start · Not verified · 1 325 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...Narinetskyi waterfall, MykulychynNarinetskyi waterfall, Mykulychynaltitude 622 mNarinetskyi Waterfall is a waterfall in the Ukrainian Carpathians, on the Noretskyi Stream (a left tributary of the Zhenets River).Zhenetsky Hook waterfallZhenetsky Hook waterfallaltitude 622 mZhenetskyi Huk is one of the most convenient Carpathian waterfalls for tourists, as it is accessible by a direct, asphalt road.

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