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Yamna village — to Yaremche, via the Yavirnyk ridge

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18.4 kmLength
1 227 mAscent
1 251 mDescent
1 457 mMax. altitude
519 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 · Yaremche
Hotel
Міжгір'я
from 1,200 UAH per night
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RUBEL APARTHOTEL & SPA
from 4,100 UAH per night
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Крим
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Wellland
from 5,400 UAH per night
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Фортуна
from 1,320 UAH per night
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Білогір’я
from 3,000 UAH per night
Near the finish · Yaremche
Hotel
Мандри
from 5,600 UAH per night
Cottage
VIP - Котедж - Nazarko
from 6,600 UAH per night
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Край неба
from 3,300 UAH per night
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Барви скелі - 2
from 880 UAH per night
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Кіпрея
from 4,800 UAH per night
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Коралі
from 2,153 UAH per night
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About the trail

Route Yamna village, via the Yavirnyk ridge to Yaremche. Along the route you will see: Church of St. John the Baptist, Yaremche, Dovbush's stone, Yaremche, Bridge over the Prut River, Yaremche, Probiy waterfall, Yaremche, Glade of Love, Yaremche, Park-museum Carpathians in miniature, Yaremche and 10 more.

At a glance

A one-day route of 18.4 km with 1,227 m of ascent from Yamna village to Yaremche. Estimated walking time: about 6.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–7 kmClimb of 700 m (up to 1,248 m)
  2. 7–9 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,180–1,250 m
  3. 9–11 kmClimb of 250 m to Mount Yavirnyk-Gorgan (1,467 m)
  4. 11–18 kmDescent of 910 m to Yaremche

Steepest kilometre: km 11–12, a descent of 320 m (≈31%), near Mount Yavirnyk-Gorgan.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 6, 9, 12, 14, 15 and 17. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Mykulychyn, 3) (km 5), Hut (Mykulychyn, 2) (km 9), Cabin (Mykulychyn) (km 9). Places to stay near the start and 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: Yamna village. Most places to stay near the start are in Yaremche. This is a one-way route: the finish is 2 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 6.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 6, 9, 12, 14, 15 and 17. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut (Mykulychyn, 3) (km 5), Hut (Mykulychyn, 2) (km 9), Cabin (Mykulychyn) (km 9). Places to stay near the start and finish: Yaremche.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Hut (Mykulychyn, 3)km 4.8 from the start · Not verified · 1 134 m
  2. Spring (Mykulychyn, 20)km 6.3 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 1 116 m
  3. Spring (Mykulychyn, 13)km 8.5 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 1 174 m
  4. Hut (Mykulychyn, 2)km 8.6 from the start · Not verified · 1 197 m
  5. Cabin (Mykulychyn)km 8.6 from the start · Not verified · 1 199 m
  6. Spring (Mykulychyn, 4)km 9.4 from the start · 260 m off the path · Not verified · 1 219 m
  7. Spring (Mykulychyn, 2)km 12.1 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 1 101 m
  8. Spring (Mykulychyn, 5)km 13.3 from the start · Weak flow · 973 m

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What to see on the trail

Church of St. John the Baptist, YaremcheChurch 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...Dovbush's stone, YaremcheDovbush's stone, Yaremchealtitude 539 mOleksa Dovbush has been famous for centuries. Songs and legends were composed about him.Bridge over the Prut River, YaremcheBridge 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. ...Probiy waterfall, YaremcheProbiy waterfall, Yaremchealtitude 529 mProbiy Waterfall is located in the heart of the Carpathian Mountains, in the city of Yaremche.Glade of Love, YaremcheGlade of Love, Yaremchealtitude 539 mThe Carpathians never cease to amaze both beginners who first plunged into the magical world of these mountains and experienced tourists, because...Park-museum Carpathians in miniature, YaremchePark-museum Carpathians in miniature, Yaremchealtitude 539 mA unique park-museum "Carpathians in Miniature" was created in Yaremche, which reflects in detail the architectural monuments and cultural heritage...Waterfall Maiden's Tears, YaremcheWaterfall Maiden's Tears, Yaremchealtitude 539 mMaiden's Tears is a waterfall in the Ukrainian Carpathians (Gorgany massif). It is located within the Yaremche City Council of Ivano-Frankivsk...Hutsul souvenir market, YaremcheHutsul souvenir market, Yaremchealtitude 539 mYaremche is undoubtedly the center of Hutsul crafts, and everyone knows it. The Hutsuls are an ancient and at the same time interesting ethnic...Ukrainian Antiquities Museum, YaremcheUkrainian Antiquities Museum, Yaremchealtitude 539 mThe truly unique exposition collected in the funds of the Ethnographic Museum "Ukrainian Antiquity" recreates the daily life of the Boyky, Lemkos,...Carpathian National Nature ParkCarpathian National Nature Parkaltitude 539 mThe Carpathian National Nature Park is located on the territory of Yaremche City Council and Verkhovyna district of Ivano-Frankivsk region.Ecotourism visit center, YaremcheEcotourism visit center, Yaremchealtitude 539 mThe Ecotourism Visitor Center in Yaremcheis one of the best and most unique tourist information centers in Ukraine.Church of the Nativity of John the Baptist, YaremcheChurch of the Nativity of John the Baptist, Yaremchealtitude 539 mIn the center of the resort town of Yaremche, the Church of the Nativity of John the Baptist shines majestically with its gilded domes.Museum of Ecology and Ethnography of the Carpathian Region, YaremcheMuseum of Ecology and Ethnography of the Carpathian Region, Yaremchealtitude 539 mThe Museum of Ethnography and Ecology was founded quite recently, but it has already won the sympathy of local Yaremche residents and tourists who...Carpathian Regional Museum of the Liberation MovementCarpathian Regional Museum of the Liberation Movementaltitude 539 mThe museum was founded in 1963 and was then called the Museum of Partisan Glory. Initially, it was an ordinary building, but later, in August 1968,...Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, YaremcheChurch of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Yaremchealtitude 539 mThe city of Yaremche was first mentioned in written records in 1787. According to one of the legends, the name of the city comes from the name of...Elephant Rock, YaremcheElephant Rock, Yaremchealtitude 539 mThe ElephantRock belongs to the Gorgany mountain system. It is located on the Prut River to the east of the central part of Yaremche. ...

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