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Zhenets tract — to Yaremche, via Mount Khomiak, Mount Syniak, Mount Malyi Horhan

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31.3 kmLength
1 530 mAscent
1 562 mDescent
1 658 mMax. altitude
615 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 · Mykulychyn
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Panski-House
from 860 UAH per night
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Гірська Соната Hotel & Apartments
from 2,940 UAH per night
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Три підкови
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Дикий мед
from 1,800 UAH per night
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Guest house Prorider
from 18,000 UAH per night
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Ясень
from 3,300 UAH per night
Near the finish · Yaremche
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Краєвид
from 2,000 UAH per night
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У Марічки
from 780 UAH per night
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Дикий Сруб
from 6,600 UAH per night
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Perfect
from 3,960 UAH per night
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Червона калина
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Еллада
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About the trail

Route Zhenets tract, via Mount Khomiak, Mount Syniak and Mount Malyi Horhan to Yaremche. Along the route you will see: Polonyna Khomyakov, Mount Khomiak, Mount Sinyak, Mount Maly Gorgan, Waterfall Maiden's Tears, Yaremche, Park-museum Carpathians in miniature, Yaremche and 6 more.

At a glance

A route of 31.3 km with 1,530 m of ascent from Zhenets tract to Yaremche. Estimated walking time: about 10.5 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–7 kmClimb of 800 m to Mount Khomiak (1,542 m)
  2. 7–8 kmDescent of 170 m to Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv
  3. 8–12 kmClimb of 340 m to Mount Sinyak (1,665 m)
  4. 12–18 kmDescent of 690 m to Hut below Mount Malyi Horhan
  5. 18–24 kmGentle ups and downs at 850–990 m
  6. 24–31 kmDescent of 370 m to Yaremche

Steepest kilometre: km 6–7, a climb of 260 m (≈24%), near Mount Khomiak.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1, 4, 7, 9, 15, 16, 18, 23 and 26 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2) (km 8), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3) (km 8), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 8), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 8), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Blazhniv (km 15), Hut on Polonyna Vesnarka (2) (km 16), Hut below Mount Malyi Horhan (2) (km 18), Hut “Ilma” (km 19) etc.. Places to stay near the start: Mykulychyn; near the finish: Yaremche.

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–15, ≈6 h — overnight: Mountain shelter on Polonyna Blazhniv (hut)
  2. Day 2: km 15–31, ≈4.5 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 4 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Zhenets tract. Most places to stay near the start are in Mykulychyn. This is a one-way route: the finish is 9 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 10.5 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1, 4, 7, 9, 15, 16, 18, 23 and 26 etc.. 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 8), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3) (km 8), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 8), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 8), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Blazhniv (km 15), Hut on Polonyna Vesnarka (2) (km 16), Hut below Mount Malyi Horhan (2) (km 18), Hut “Ilma” (km 19) etc.. Places to stay near the start: Mykulychyn; near the finish: Yaremche. Possible overnight stops: Mountain shelter on Polonyna Blazhniv (km 15).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring (Tatariv, 4)km 0 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 652 m
  2. Spring (Tatariv, 3)km 1.1 from the start · Not verified · 840 m
  3. Stream water (Tatariv)km 1.7 from the start · Not verified · 889 m
  4. Spring below Mount Khomiak (11)km 3.8 from the start · Not verified · 1 085 m
  5. Spring on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2)km 6.8 from the start · 170 m off the path · Not verified · 1 336 m
  6. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2)km 7.1 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 1 312 m
  7. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3)km 7.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 325 m
  8. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakivkm 7.1 from the start · Standing · 1 324 m

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