Yaremcheloop, via Mount Yavirnyk
Unmarked trailmore
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 Yaremche – Mount Yavirnyk – Yaremche. Along the route you will see: Glade of Love, Yaremche, Probiy waterfall, Yaremche.
At a glance
A one-day loop route of 12.7 km with 998 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Yaremche. Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–6 kmClimb of 780 m to Mount Yavirnyk-Gorgan (1,467 m)
- 6–8 kmDescent of 290 m (down to 1,151 m)
- 8–9 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,080–1,160 m
- 9–11 kmDescent of 400 m (down to 689 m)
- 11–13 kmGentle ups and downs at 630–710 m
Steepest kilometre: km 7–8, a descent of 320 m (≈28%), near Mount Yavirnyk-Gorgan.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 3, 4, 8, 9 and 11. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut near Polonyna Yavirnyk (km 3), Cabin (Mykulychyn) (km 4). Places to stay near the start: 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: Yaremche. This is a loop: it brings you back to the start.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 3, 4, 8, 9 and 11. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut near Polonyna Yavirnyk (km 3), Cabin (Mykulychyn) (km 4). Places to stay near the start: Yaremche.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring (Mykulychyn, 14)km 2.5 from the start · Not verified · 1 037 m
- Hut near Polonyna Yavirnykkm 2.6 from the start · 50 m off the path · Locked · 1 038 m
- Spring (Mykulychyn, 8)km 3.3 from the start · Not verified · 1 173 m
- Cabin (Mykulychyn)km 3.7 from the start · 280 m off the path · Not verified · 1 199 m
- Spring (Mykulychyn, 4)km 4.1 from the start · 230 m off the path · Not verified · 1 219 m
- Spring (Mykulychyn, 2)km 6.9 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 1 101 m
- Spring (Mykulychyn, 5)km 8.2 from the start · Weak flow · 973 m
- Spring (Mykulychyn, 10)km 8.7 from the start · Not verified · 871 m
- Stream water (Yaremche)km 9.9 from the start · Not verified · 647 m
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What to see on the trail
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.Trails nearby
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