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Yaremcheloop, via Yavir polonyna, Vovcha polonyna

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12.6 kmLength
1 197 mAscent
1 172 mDescent
1 194 mMax. altitude
526 mMin. altitude

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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Yaremche
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Morva Premium Spa Resort
from 8,970 UAH per night
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Ватра
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Верес
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Yaremche Club Hotel
from 2,500 UAH per night
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Наталі
from 1,060 UAH per night
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Едельвейс
from 1,860 UAH per night
Near the finish · Yaremche
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Аннічка
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Княжий двір
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Бойківчанка
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Тис
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Три берези
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У Кухарських
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About the trail

Route Yaremche – Yavir polonyna – Vovcha polonyna – Yaremche. Has yellow marking (short routes, connecting paths, shortcuts). Along the route you will see: Glade of Love, Yaremche, Probiy waterfall, Yaremche, Hutsul souvenir market, Yaremche, Ukrainian Antiquities Museum, Yaremche, Bridge over the Prut River, Yaremche, Park-museum Carpathians in miniature, Yaremche and 4 more.

At a glance

A one-day loop route of 12.6 km with 1,197 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Yaremche. Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.

Route stages

  1. 0–1 kmClimb of 160 m (up to 693 m)
  2. 1–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 690–740 m
  3. 3–4 kmClimb of 270 m (up to 1,008 m)
  4. 4–8 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,000–1,190 m
  5. 8–13 kmDescent of 550 m to Park-museum Carpathians in miniature

Steepest kilometre: km 9–10, a descent of 250 m (≈25%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 2, 5, 7, 9, 11 and 12. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut near Polonyna Yavirnyk (km 5). 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.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

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 2, 5, 7, 9, 11 and 12. 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). Places to stay near the start and finish: Yaremche.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring (Mykulychyn, 15)km 2.5 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 780 m
  2. Spring (Mykulychyn, 14)km 4.9 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 1 037 m
  3. Hut near Polonyna Yavirnykkm 5 from the start · 40 m off the path · Locked · 1 038 m
  4. Spring (Mykulychyn, 8)km 5.6 from the start · 290 m off the path · Not verified · 1 173 m
  5. Spring (Mykulychyn, 2)km 7.5 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 1 101 m
  6. Spring (Mykulychyn, 5)km 8.8 from the start · Weak flow · 973 m
  7. Spring (Mykulychyn, 10)km 9.3 from the start · Not verified · 871 m
  8. Stream water (Yaremche)km 10.5 from the start · Not verified · 647 m

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What to see on the trail

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...Probiy waterfall, YaremcheProbiy waterfall, Yaremchealtitude 529 mProbiy Waterfall is located in the heart of the Carpathian Mountains, in the city of Yaremche.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,...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. ...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...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.

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