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: Church of St. John the Baptist, Yaremche, Dovbush's stone, Yaremche, Bridge over the Prut River, Yaremche.
At a glance
A one-day loop route of 16.4 km with 1,026 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Yaremche. Estimated walking time: about 6 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–1 kmGentle ups and downs at 530–590 m
- 1–8 kmClimb of 780 m (up to 1,366 m)
- 8–15 kmDescent of 790 m (down to 574 m)
- 15–16 kmGentle ups and downs at 550–580 m
Steepest kilometre: km 12–13, a descent of 220 m (≈21%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 3, 6, 9 and 11. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut near Polonyna Yavirnyk (km 5), Cabin (Mykulychyn) (km 6), Hut (Mykulychyn, 2) (km 6). 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: Yaremche. This is a loop: it brings you back to the start.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 6 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 3, 6, 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 5), Cabin (Mykulychyn) (km 6), Hut (Mykulychyn, 2) (km 6). Places to stay near the start and finish: Yaremche.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring (Mykulychyn, 18)km 3.1 from the start · Not verified · 863 m
- Spring (Mykulychyn, 17)km 4.1 from the start · Not verified · 957 m
- Hut near Polonyna Yavirnykkm 4.8 from the start · Locked · 1 038 m
- Cabin (Mykulychyn)km 6.1 from the start · 210 m off the path · Not verified · 1 199 m
- Hut (Mykulychyn, 2)km 6.1 from the start · 240 m off the path · Not verified · 1 197 m
- Spring (Mykulychyn, 9)km 6.1 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 1 194 m
- Spring (Mykulychyn, 4)km 8.8 from the start · 210 m off the path · Not verified · 1 219 m
- Spring (Mykulychyn, 6)km 9.2 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 1 228 m
- Spring (Mykulychyn, 14)km 10.4 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 1 037 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. ...Trails nearby
All trails
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
HardMulti-dayUnmarkedYaremche to Tatariv villagevia the Yavirnyk ridge, Zhenetskyi Huk Waterfall +4Elevation profile510–1 658 m46.8 kmascent 2 435 m