Tatariv village — to Yamna village, via Pidlisniv ridge, Yavirnyk polonyna
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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 Pidlisniv ridge and Yavirnyk polonyna to Yamna village. Along the route you will see: Church of St. Demetrius of Thessaloniki, Tatariv, Mount Lisniv, Dovbush's stone, Yaremche, Bridge over the Prut River, Yaremche, Church of St. John the Baptist, Yaremche.
At a glance
A one-day route of 25.4 km with 1,581 m of ascent from Tatariv village to Yamna village. Estimated walking time: about 9 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–4 kmClimb of 550 m to Mount Lisniv (1,257 m)
- 4–10 kmDescent of 530 m (down to 702 m)
- 10–12 kmGentle ups and downs at 640–710 m
- 12–19 kmClimb of 610 m to Hut
- 19–25 kmDescent of 650 m to Yamna village
Steepest kilometre: km 15–16, a climb of 270 m (≈25%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 3, 5, 6, 10, 12, 17, 20, 21 and 23. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Mount Lisniv (km 5), Hut (Mykulychyn, 2) (km 20), Cabin (Mykulychyn) (km 20), Hut near Polonyna Yavirnyk (km 21). Places to stay near the start: Tatariv; near the finish: Yaremche.
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 9 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 9 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 3, 5, 6, 10, 12, 17, 20, 21 and 23. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Mount Lisniv (km 5), Hut (Mykulychyn, 2) (km 20), Cabin (Mykulychyn) (km 20), Hut near Polonyna Yavirnyk (km 21). Places to stay near the start: Tatariv; near the finish: Yaremche.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Mount Lisniv (4)km 2.5 from the start · Not verified · 930 m
- Hut below Mount Lisnivkm 4.2 from the start · 180 m off the path · Standing · 1 172 m
- Spring below Mount Lisniv (6)km 4.4 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 1 167 m
- Spring below Mount Lisniv (5)km 5.4 from the start · 150 m off the path · Not verified · 1 149 m
- Spring (Tatariv, 8)km 8.8 from the start · Not verified · 756 m
- Spring (Tatariv, 4)km 10.9 from the start · Not verified · 652 m
- Spring (Mykulychyn, 20)km 15.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 116 m
- Spring (Mykulychyn, 13)km 18 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 1 174 m
- Hut (Mykulychyn, 2)km 18 from the start · Not verified · 1 197 m
- Cabin (Mykulychyn)km 18.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 199 m
- Spring (Mykulychyn, 6)km 18.4 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 1 228 m
- Hut near Polonyna Yavirnykkm 19.4 from the start · 40 m off the path · Locked · 1 038 m
- Spring (Mykulychyn, 14)km 19.5 from the start · Not verified · 1 037 m
- Spring (Mykulychyn, 18)km 21 from the start · 280 m off the path · Not verified · 863 m
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What to see on the trail
Church 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 Lisnivaltitude 1 257 mMount Lisniv is a 1257-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, which is located on the territory of the Pokutsko-Bukovyna mountain range.
Dovbush's stone, Yaremchealtitude 539 mOleksa Dovbush has been famous for centuries. Songs and legends were composed about him.
Bridge over the Prut River, Yaremchealtitude 539 mToday, the town can be reached by car or bus, and at the beginning of the last century, there was a railway bridge here. ...
Church of St. John the Baptist, Yaremchealtitude 539 mIn the vicinity of the city of Yaremche is the Church of St. John the Merciful, built back in 1663, in the village of Yamna, and is an unsurpassed...Trails nearby
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