Zhenets tract — to Zhenets tract (Mykulychyn village), via Mount Khomiak, Huk Zhenetskyi Waterfall
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 Zhenets tract, via Mount Khomiak and Huk Zhenetskyi Waterfall to Zhenets tract (Mykulychyn village). Along the route you will see: Polonyna Khomyakov, Mount Khomiak, Narinetskyi waterfall, Mykulychyn, Zhenetsky Hook waterfall.
At a glance
A one-day route of 19.9 km with 1,079 m of ascent from Zhenets tract to Zhenets tract (Mykulychyn village). Estimated walking time: about 7 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–8 kmClimb of 840 m to Mount Khomiak (1,542 m)
- 8–11 kmDescent of 730 m (down to 780 m)
- 11–20 kmGentle ups and downs at 640–830 m
Steepest kilometre: km 9–10, a descent of 320 m (≈28%), near Polonyna Khomyakov.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1, 5, 8, 11, 13 and 14. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2) (km 9), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3) (km 9), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 9), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 9). Places to stay near the start: Mykulychyn; near the finish: Tatariv.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Zhenets tract. Most places to stay near the start are in Mykulychyn.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 7 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1, 5, 8, 11, 13 and 14. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2) (km 9), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3) (km 9), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 9), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 9). Places to stay near the start: Mykulychyn; near the finish: Tatariv.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring (Tatariv, 4)km 0 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 652 m
- Spring (Tatariv, 3)km 1.3 from the start · Not verified · 840 m
- Stream water (Tatariv)km 1.9 from the start · Not verified · 889 m
- Spring below Mount Khomiak (11)km 4.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 085 m
- Spring on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2)km 7.4 from the start · 170 m off the path · Not verified · 1 336 m
- Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2)km 7.6 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 1 312 m
- Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3)km 7.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 325 m
- Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakivkm 7.7 from the start · Standing · 1 324 m
- Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakivkm 7.8 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 1 301 m
- Spring below Mount Khomiak (6)km 10.1 from the start · Dried up · 803 m
- Spring (Tatariv)km 11.2 from the start · Not verified · 836 m
- Spring (Tatariv, 2)km 12.8 from the start · 260 m off the path · Not verified · 831 m
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What to see on the trail
Polonyna Khomyakovaltitude 1 525 mA large sloping meadow on the northern slopes of the Sinyaka-Homiak ridge. From here, there are trails to the valley of the Zhenets stream (a long...
Mount Khomiakaltitude 1 542 mKhomyak is a 1542-meter-high peak of the Gorgan mountain range. Rumor has it that the mountain was named so because its shape resembles the back of...
Narinetskyi waterfall, Mykulychynaltitude 622 mNarinetskyi Waterfall is a waterfall in the Ukrainian Carpathians, on the Noretskyi Stream (a left tributary of the Zhenets River).
Zhenetsky Hook waterfallaltitude 622 mZhenetskyi Huk is one of the most convenient Carpathian waterfalls for tourists, as it is accessible by a direct, asphalt road.Trails nearby
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