Yaremche – Mount Makovytsia
4.2 kmLength
324 mAscent
320 mDescent
838 mMax. altitude
558 mMin. altitude
Trail map
Where to stay nearby
Near the start · Yaremche
Near the finish · Yaremche
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About the trail
Route Yaremche – Mount Makovytsia. Has yellow marking (short routes, connecting paths, shortcuts). Along the route you will see: Church of St. John the Baptist, Yaremche, Dovbush's stone, Yaremche, Bridge over the Prut River, Yaremche, Elephant Rock, Yaremche, Church of the Nativity of John the Baptist, Yaremche, Museum of Ecology and Ethnography of the Carpathian Region, Yaremche and 8 more.
At a glance
A short route of 4.2 km with 324 m of ascent from Yaremche to Mount Makovytsia. Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmClimb of 270 m to Dovbush trail in Yaremche
- 2–4 kmDescent of 260 m to Mount Makovytsia
Steepest kilometre: km 0.5–1.5, a climb of 200 m (≈20%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 0.5.
Places to stay near the start and finish: Yaremche.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: 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.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 0.5.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Places to stay near the start and finish: Yaremche.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Mount Makovytsia (5)km 0.4 from the start · Not verified · 585 m
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What to see on the trail
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...
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. ...
Elephant 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. ...
Church 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, 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 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,...
Ukrainian 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 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, Yaremchealtitude 539 mThe Ecotourism Visitor Center in Yaremcheis one of the best and most unique tourist information centers in Ukraine.
Hutsul 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...
Glade 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...
Probiy waterfall, Yaremchealtitude 529 mProbiy Waterfall is located in the heart of the Carpathian Mountains, in the city of Yaremche.
Park-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...Trails nearby
All trails
EasyOne-dayMarkedYaremche Mount MakovytsiaElevation profile537–950 m5.1 kmascent 211 m≈ 1.5 h walking
EasyOne-dayUnmarkedYaremche loopvia Dovbush RocksElevation profile545–743 m7.1 kmascent 231 m≈ 2 h walking
ModerateOne-dayUnmarkedYaremche loopvia Dovbush Rocks, Mount MakovytsiaElevation profile547–980 m10.4 kmascent 575 m≈ 4 h walking