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Tatariv village — to Myslivka village, via Mount Syniak, Mount Dovbushanka, Mount Chorna Kleva, Mount Bratkivska, Mount Syvulia, Mount Kinets Horhanu, Mount Popadia, Mount Grofa

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171.1 kmLength
9 973 mAscent
10 072 mDescent
1 792 mMax. altitude
671 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
Hotel
Перлина гір
from 5,500 UAH per night
Cottage
Berghaus
from 5,280 UAH per night
Hotel
Пацьорка
from 1,600 UAH per night
Homestead
Садиба "Царина"
Near the finish · Myslivka
Hotel
Den House
from 1,150 UAH per night
Hotel
Hotel "Vedmid" Mykulychyn
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Den House
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About the trail

Route Tatariv village, via Mount Syniak, Mount Dovbushanka, Mount Chorna Kleva, Mount Bratkivska, Mount Syvulia, Mount Kinets Horhanu, Mount Popadia and Mount Grofa to Myslivka village. Along the route you will see: Mount Khomiak, Polonyna Khomyakov, Mount Sinyak, Mount Maly Gorgan, Dovbushanka Mountain, Mount Vedmezhik and 23 more.

At a glance

A multi-day route of 171.1 km with 9,973 m of ascent from Tatariv village to Myslivka village. Estimated time: 8 days of 5–10 h of walking (about 59.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–171 kmGentle ups and downs at 670–1,770 m, past Mount Bratkivska, Mount Hropa, Mount Mala Sivulya, Mount Velyka Sivulya

Steepest kilometre: km 135–136, a descent of 390 m (≈36%), near Hut below Mount Kin-Hrofetskyi.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 1, 2, 4, 5, 11, 16, 34, 36, 38 and 40 etc.. There are no springs between km 16 and 34 — carry at least 3.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3) (km 4), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 4), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2) (km 4), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 4), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Blazhniv (km 11), Hut “Koliba” (km 16), Hut on Polonyna Nyzhnia (km 16), Loggers' house at Lopushna (km 79) etc.. Places to stay near the start: Polianytsia (Bukovel); near the finish: Myslivka.

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–16, ≈6 h — overnight: Hut on Polonyna Nyzhnia (hut)
  2. Day 2: km 16–38, ≈9 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  3. Day 3: km 38–62, ≈7.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  4. Day 4: km 62–79, ≈5.5 h — overnight: Loggers' house at Lopushna (hut)
  5. Day 5: km 79–106, ≈9.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  6. Day 6: km 106–128, ≈7.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  7. Day 7: km 128–148, ≈7.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  8. Day 8: km 148–171, ≈7.5 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 57 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 73 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 time: 8 days of 5–10 h of walking (about 59.5 h in total, not counting stops).
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 1, 2, 4, 5, 11, 16, 34, 36, 38 and 40 etc.. There are no springs between km 16 and 34 — carry at least 3.5 l of water. 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 4), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 4), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2) (km 4), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 4), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Blazhniv (km 11), Hut “Koliba” (km 16), Hut on Polonyna Nyzhnia (km 16), Loggers' house at Lopushna (km 79) etc.. Places to stay near the start: Polianytsia (Bukovel); near the finish: Myslivka. Possible overnight stops: Hut on Polonyna Nyzhnia (km 16), Loggers' house at Lopushna (km 79).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Mount Khomiak (8)km 0.6 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 879 m
  2. Spring below Mount Khomiak (10)km 1.3 from the start · Not verified · 978 m
  3. Spring below Mount Khomiak (7)km 2.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 184 m
  4. Spring on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2)km 3.5 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 1 336 m
  5. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3)km 3.8 from the start · Not verified · 1 325 m
  6. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakivkm 3.8 from the start · Standing · 1 324 m
  7. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2)km 3.9 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 1 312 m
  8. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakivkm 3.9 from the start · 150 m off the path · Not verified · 1 301 m

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What to see on the trail

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