Yaremcheloop, via Yavirnyk ridge
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 – Yavirnyk ridge – Yaremche. Along the route you will see: Glade of Love, Yaremche, Probiy waterfall, Yaremche, Hutsul souvenir market, Yaremche, Ukrainian Antiquities Museum, Yaremche, Park-museum Carpathians in miniature, Yaremche.
At a glance
A one-day loop route of 12.9 km with 1,220 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Yaremche. Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–4 kmClimb of 550 m (up to 1,085 m)
- 4–5 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,080–1,140 m
- 5–6 kmClimb of 250 m to Mount Yavirnyk-Gorgan (1,467 m)
- 6–7 kmDescent of 240 m (down to 1,150 m)
- 7–8 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,140–1,200 m
- 8–13 kmDescent of 660 m to Glade of Love
Steepest kilometre: km 5–6, a climb of 340 m (≈33%), near Mount Yavirnyk-Gorgan.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 2, 3, 5 and 8. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut near Polonyna Yavirnyk (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.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 2, 3, 5 and 8. 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 9). Places to stay near the start: Yaremche.
Water and shelter on the route
- Stream water (Yaremche)km 1.6 from the start · Not verified · 647 m
- Spring (Mykulychyn, 10)km 2.9 from the start · Not verified · 871 m
- Spring (Mykulychyn, 5)km 3.3 from the start · Weak flow · 973 m
- Spring (Mykulychyn, 3)km 4.6 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 1 113 m
- Spring (Mykulychyn, 8)km 8.2 from the start · 290 m off the path · Not verified · 1 173 m
- Hut near Polonyna Yavirnykkm 8.8 from the start · 50 m off the path · Locked · 1 038 m
- Spring (Mykulychyn, 14)km 8.9 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 1 037 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.
Hutsul 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, Yaremchealtitude 539 mThe truly unique exposition collected in the funds of the Ethnographic Museum "Ukrainian Antiquity" recreates the daily life of the Boyky, Lemkos,...
Park-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...Trails nearby
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