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

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54.3 kmLength
2 746 mAscent
2 918 mDescent
1 695 mMax. altitude
544 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 790 UAH per night
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Гірська Соната Hotel & Apartments
from 2,940 UAH per night
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Три підкови
from 1,200 UAH per night
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Guest house Prorider
from 18,000 UAH per night
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Дикий мед
from 1,800 UAH per night
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Ясень
from 3,300 UAH per night
Near the finish · Yaremche
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Коралі
from 2,153 UAH per night
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Красна садиба
from 1,500 UAH per night
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VIP - Котедж - Nazarko
from 6,600 UAH per night
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Даринка
from 1,650 UAH per night
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FoRest
from 3,540 UAH per night
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Світанок по вул. Курортна
from 1,320 UAH per night
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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 10 more.

At a glance

A multi-day route of 54.3 km with 2,746 m of ascent from Zhenets tract to Yaremche. Estimated time: 3 days of 5–7 h of walking (about 18 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–16 kmClimb of 880 m to Mount Sinyak (1,665 m)
  2. 16–21 kmDescent of 710 m to Hut
  3. 21–26 kmGentle ups and downs at 870–1,020 m
  4. 26–35 kmDescent of 460 m to Hutsul souvenir market
  5. 35–45 kmClimb of 460 m (up to 1,019 m)
  6. 45–54 kmDescent of 470 m to Yaremche

Steepest kilometre: km 16–17, a descent of 350 m (≈29%), near Hut on Polonyna Vesnarka.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1, 5, 8, 10, 16, 18, 24, 29 and 33 etc.. There are no springs between km 41 and 51 — carry at least 2 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3) (km 8), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 9), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2) (km 9), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 9), Hut on Polonyna Vesnarka (2) (km 17), Hut below Mount Malyi Horhan (2) (km 19), Hut “Ilma” (km 20), Hut (Polianytsia (Bukovel), 2) (km 21) etc.. Places to stay near the start: Mykulychyn; near the finish: Yaremche.

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–17, ≈6.5 h — overnight: Hut on Polonyna Vesnarka (2) (hut)
  2. Day 2: km 17–35, ≈5.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  3. Day 3: km 35–54, ≈6 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 5 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 8 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 time: 3 days of 5–7 h of walking (about 18 h in total, not counting stops).
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1, 5, 8, 10, 16, 18, 24, 29 and 33 etc.. There are no springs between km 41 and 51 — carry at least 2 l of water. 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 (3) (km 8), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 9), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2) (km 9), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 9), Hut on Polonyna Vesnarka (2) (km 17), Hut below Mount Malyi Horhan (2) (km 19), Hut “Ilma” (km 20), Hut (Polianytsia (Bukovel), 2) (km 21) etc.. Places to stay near the start: Mykulychyn; near the finish: Yaremche. Possible overnight stops: Hut on Polonyna Vesnarka (2) (km 17).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring (Tatariv, 4)km 0.1 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 652 m
  2. Spring (Tatariv, 3)km 1.2 from the start · Not verified · 840 m
  3. Stream water (Tatariv)km 1.8 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 · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 1 336 m
  6. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3)km 7.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 325 m
  7. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakivkm 7.1 from the start · Standing · 1 324 m
  8. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2)km 7.1 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 1 312 m

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