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Yaremcheloop, via Yavirnyk ridge, Divochi Slozy Waterfall

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27.3 kmLength
1 193 mAscent
1 193 mDescent
1 496 mMax. altitude
555 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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Near the start & finish · Yaremche
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Даринка
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Деревій
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About the trail

Route Yaremche, via Yavirnyk ridge and Divochi Slozy Waterfall to Yaremche. Along the route you will see: Carpathian National Nature Park, Ecotourism visit center, Yaremche, Church of the Nativity of John the Baptist, Yaremche, Ukrainian Antiquities Museum, Yaremche, Hutsul souvenir market, Yaremche, Museum of Ecology and Ethnography of the Carpathian Region, Yaremche and 5 more.

At a glance

A one-day loop route of 27.3 km with 1,193 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Yaremche. Estimated walking time: about 9 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–11 kmClimb of 930 m to Mount Yavirnyk-Gorgan (1,467 m)
  2. 11–20 kmDescent of 690 m (down to 794 m)
  3. 20–27 kmGentle ups and downs at 550–800 m

Steepest kilometre: km 5–6, a climb of 290 m (≈26%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 1, 3, 7, 9, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24 and 25. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut near Polonyna Yavirnyk (km 8), Cabin (Mykulychyn) (km 9), Hut (Mykulychyn, 2) (km 9). 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.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 9 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 1, 3, 7, 9, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24 and 25. 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 8), Cabin (Mykulychyn) (km 9), Hut (Mykulychyn, 2) (km 9). Places to stay near the start: Yaremche.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Zhinka springkm 1.2 from the start · Not verified · 537 m
  2. Stream water (Yaremche)km 2.6 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 647 m
  3. Spring (Mykulychyn, 14)km 6.6 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 1 037 m
  4. Hut near Polonyna Yavirnykkm 6.7 from the start · 60 m off the path · Locked · 1 038 m
  5. Spring (Mykulychyn, 8)km 7.5 from the start · Not verified · 1 173 m
  6. Cabin (Mykulychyn)km 7.9 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 1 199 m
  7. Hut (Mykulychyn, 2)km 7.9 from the start · 210 m off the path · Not verified · 1 197 m
  8. Spring (Mykulychyn, 9)km 7.9 from the start · 40 m off the path · Not verified · 1 194 m

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What to see on the trail

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