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Yaremche — to Mykulychyn village, via the Yavirnyk ridge

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24.2 kmLength
1 227 mAscent
1 152 mDescent
1 442 mMax. altitude
521 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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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Yaremche
Cottage
Край неба
from 3,300 UAH per night
Hotel
Осколок Довбуша
from 1,900 UAH per night
Hotel
Велика Ведмедиця
from 3,024 UAH per night
Hotel
FoRest
from 3,540 UAH per night
Hotel
Глянц
from 1,800 UAH per night
Hotel
Даринка
from 1,650 UAH per night
Near the finish · Mykulychyn
Hotel
Соломія
from 4,000 UAH per night
Hotel
Хатина Мисливця
from 4,440 UAH per night
Hotel
Майя Шале
from 12,000 UAH per night
Cottage
Майя
from 11,000 UAH per night
Hotel
Надія і П
from 1,650 UAH per night
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Добродій
from 1,100 UAH per night
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About the trail

Route Yaremche, via the Yavirnyk ridge to Mykulychyn village. Along the route you will see: Church of the Nativity of John the Baptist, Yaremche, Museum of Ecology and Ethnography of the Carpathian Region, Yaremche, Carpathian Regional Museum of the Liberation Movement, Carpathian National Nature Park, Ecotourism visit center, Yaremche, Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Yaremche and 7 more.

At a glance

A one-day route of 24.2 km with 1,227 m of ascent from Yaremche to Mykulychyn village. Estimated walking time: about 8 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–5 kmGentle ups and downs at 520–710 m
  2. 5–14 kmClimb of 730 m to Mount Yavirnyk-Gorgan (1,467 m)
  3. 14–24 kmDescent of 810 m to Mykulychyn village

Steepest kilometre: km 23–24, a descent of 240 m (≈24%), near Trinity Church.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, 11, 16, 19 and 24. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Cabin (Mykulychyn) (km 16), Hut (Mykulychyn, 2) (km 16), Hut (Mykulychyn, 3) (km 20), Hut (Mykulychyn, 6) (km 21), Hut (Mykulychyn, 5) (km 22). Places to stay near the start: Yaremche; near the finish: Mykulychyn.

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 one-way route: the finish is 7 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 8 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, 11, 16, 19 and 24. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Cabin (Mykulychyn) (km 16), Hut (Mykulychyn, 2) (km 16), Hut (Mykulychyn, 3) (km 20), Hut (Mykulychyn, 6) (km 21), Hut (Mykulychyn, 5) (km 22). Places to stay near the start: Yaremche; near the finish: Mykulychyn.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Zhinka springkm 1.6 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 537 m
  2. Spring (Yaremche, 12)km 2 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 633 m
  3. Spring (Yaremche, 7)km 3.1 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 616 m
  4. Spring (Yaremche, 4)km 4.9 from the start · Not verified · 707 m
  5. Kruhla springkm 6.3 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 857 m
  6. Spring (Polianytsia (Bukovel), 15)km 8.6 from the start · 40 m off the path · Not verified · 1 146 m
  7. Spring (Polianytsia (Bukovel), 16)km 10.8 from the start · Not verified · 1 229 m
  8. Spring (Polianytsia (Bukovel), 17)km 11.2 from the start · Not verified · 1 213 m

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What to see on the trail

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.Museum of Ecology and Ethnography of the Carpathian Region, YaremcheMuseum 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 MovementCarpathian 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,...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 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, YaremcheChurch of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Yaremchealtitude 539 mThe city of Yaremche was first mentioned in written records in 1787. According to one of the legends, the name of the city comes from the name of...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,...Elephant Rock, YaremcheElephant 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. ...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...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...Probiy waterfall, YaremcheProbiy waterfall, Yaremchealtitude 529 mProbiy Waterfall is located in the heart of the Carpathian Mountains, in the city of Yaremche.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...Trinity Church, MykulychynTrinity Church, Mykulychynaltitude 622 mThe church is made entirely of wood in the Hutsul style. The temple is remarkable for its power.

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