Tatariv village — to Polianytsia village, via Mount Khomiak, Mount Syniak, Mount Malyi Horhan
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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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About the trail
Route Tatariv village, via Mount Khomiak, Mount Syniak and Mount Malyi Horhan to Polianytsia village. Along the route you will see: Mount Khomiak, Polonyna Khomyakov, Mount Sinyak, Mount Maly Gorgan, "Perevernuty Khata" Polyanytsia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 19 km with 1,462 m of ascent from Tatariv village to Polianytsia village. Estimated walking time: about 7 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–5 kmClimb of 680 m to Mount Khomiak (1,542 m)
- 5–6 kmDescent of 160 m to Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv
- 6–9 kmClimb of 340 m to Mount Sinyak (1,665 m)
- 9–16 kmDescent of 690 m (down to 954 m)
- 16–19 kmGentle ups and downs at 880–980 m
Steepest kilometre: km 4–5, a climb of 270 m (≈27%), near Mount Khomiak.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 13, 14, 16 and 19. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2) (km 6), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3) (km 6), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 6), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 6), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Blazhniv (km 13), Hut below Mount Malyi Horhan (3) (km 15). Places to stay near the start and finish: Polianytsia (Bukovel).
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 7 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 7 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 13, 14, 16 and 19. 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 6), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3) (km 6), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 6), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 6), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Blazhniv (km 13), Hut below Mount Malyi Horhan (3) (km 15). Places to stay near the start and finish: Polianytsia (Bukovel).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Mount Khomiak (8)km 0.8 from the start · Not verified · 879 m
- Spring below Mount Khomiak (10)km 1.8 from the start · Not verified · 978 m
- Spring below Mount Khomiak (7)km 3.5 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 1 184 m
- Spring on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2)km 5.3 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 1 336 m
- Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2)km 5.5 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 1 312 m
- Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3)km 5.6 from the start · Not verified · 1 325 m
- Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakivkm 5.6 from the start · Standing · 1 324 m
- Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakivkm 5.7 from the start · 170 m off the path · Not verified · 1 301 m
- Spring on Polonyna Khomiakivkm 6.7 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 1 323 m
- Spring below Mount Khomiakkm 7.3 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 1 410 m
- Mountain shelter on Polonyna Blazhnivkm 12.5 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 1 290 m
- Spring on Polonyna Blazhiv (3)km 12.5 from the start · 150 m off the path · Not verified · 1 294 m
- Spring below Mount Malyi Horhan (5)km 13.6 from the start · Not verified · 1 116 m
- Spring below Mount Malyi Horhan (2)km 14.2 from the start · Not verified · 1 062 m
- Hut below Mount Malyi Horhan (3)km 14.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 023 m
- Spring (Polianytsia (Bukovel), 12)km 15.5 from the start · Not verified · 982 m
- Spring (Polianytsia (Bukovel), 10)km 16 from the start · Not verified · 967 m
- Spring (Polianytsia (Bukovel), 8)km 16.4 from the start · Not verified · 954 m
- Spring (Polianytsia (Bukovel), 7)km 18.3 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 923 m
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What to see on the trail
Mount 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 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 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...
Mount Maly Gorganaltitude 1 592 mSmall Gorgan, with a height of 1592 meters, is a peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians that is quite famous among outdoor enthusiasts, located on the...
"Perevernuty Khata" Polyanytsiaaltitude 906 mOn the way to the ski resort "Bukovel", you can see an unusual architectural structure – the Perevernuty Khata in Polyanytsia.Trails nearby
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HardMulti-dayMarkedEast Carpathian Tourist TrailElevation profile635–1 819 m278.1 kmascent 14 105 m
ModerateOne-dayUnmarkedTatariv village loopvia Mount KhomiakElevation profile765–1 472 m10.2 kmascent 699 m≈ 4 h walking
HardMulti-dayUnmarkedYaremche to Tatariv villagevia the Yavirnyk ridge, Zhenetskyi Huk Waterfall +4Elevation profile510–1 658 m46.8 kmascent 2 435 m