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Yablunytsia village — to Bystrytsia village, via Mount Khomiak, Mount Syniak, Mount Malyi Horhan, Mount Dovbushanka, Mount Vedmezhyk

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38.2 kmLength
2 270 mAscent
2 344 mDescent
1 728 mMax. altitude
736 mMin. altitude
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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Yablunytsia
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Любе
from 1,060 UAH per night
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Прутець
from 1,320 UAH per night
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Гуцуляна
from 1,580 UAH per night
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Славний гуцул
from 6,000 UAH per night
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Казка
from 4,200 UAH per night
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Zakyt
from 4,950 UAH per night
Near the finish · Polianytsia
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Hotel "Shale KrepDeShin"
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About the trail

Route Yablunytsia village, via Mount Khomiak, Mount Syniak, Mount Malyi Horhan, Mount Dovbushanka and Mount Vedmezhyk to Bystrytsia village. Along the route you will see: Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God, Yablunitsa, Mount Khomiak, Polonyna Khomyakov, Mount Sinyak, Mount Maly Gorgan, Dovbushanka Mountain and 1 more.

At a glance

A multi-day route of 38.2 km with 2,270 m of ascent from Yablunytsia village to Bystrytsia village. Estimated time: 2 days of 6–8 h of walking (about 13.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–13 kmClimb of 840 m to Mount Sinyak (1,665 m)
  2. 13–21 kmDescent of 560 m (down to 1,090 m)
  3. 21–24 kmClimb of 620 m to Dovbushanka Mountain (1,754 m)
  4. 24–30 kmDescent of 710 m to Hut by the Ozirnyi stream
  5. 30–38 kmGentle ups and downs at 730–1,010 m

Steepest kilometre: km 27–28, a descent of 270 m (≈26%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 5, 6, 7, 9, 10 and 16. There are no springs between km 16 and 38 — carry at least 4 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2) (km 9), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3) (km 9), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 9), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 9), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Blazhniv (km 16), Hut by the Ozirnyi stream (km 29). Places to stay near the start: Yablunytsia.

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–16, ≈6 h — overnight: Mountain shelter on Polonyna Blazhniv (hut)
  2. Day 2: km 16–38, ≈7 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 8 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Yablunytsia village. Most places to stay near the start are in Yablunytsia. This is a one-way route: the finish is 23 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: 2 days of 6–8 h of walking (about 13.5 h in total, not counting stops).
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 5, 6, 7, 9, 10 and 16. There are no springs between km 16 and 38 — carry at least 4 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 (2) (km 9), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3) (km 9), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 9), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 9), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Blazhniv (km 16), Hut by the Ozirnyi stream (km 29). Places to stay near the start: Yablunytsia. Possible overnight stops: Mountain shelter on Polonyna Blazhniv (km 16).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Mount Khomiak (8)km 4.4 from the start · Not verified · 879 m
  2. Spring below Mount Khomiak (10)km 5.4 from the start · Not verified · 978 m
  3. Spring below Mount Khomiak (7)km 6.9 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 1 184 m
  4. Spring on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2)km 8.7 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 1 336 m
  5. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2)km 8.9 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 1 312 m
  6. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3)km 8.9 from the start · Not verified · 1 325 m
  7. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakivkm 9 from the start · Standing · 1 324 m
  8. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakivkm 9 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 1 301 m

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What to see on the trail

Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God, YablunitsaChurch of the Dormition of the Mother of God, Yablunitsaaltitude 940 mThe village of Yablunytsia is rich in beautiful natural areas and is known to many skiing enthusiasts for its many slopes suitable for skiing.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...Mount Maly GorganMount 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...Dovbushanka MountainDovbushanka Mountainaltitude 1 754 mMount Dovbushanka is a 1,754-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the Gorgan mountain range on the ridge of the same name.Mount VedmezhikMount Vedmezhikaltitude 1 737 mMount Vedmezhyk is a massive 1,737-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located on the Dovbushansky ridge of the Horhan mountain range.

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