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Zhenets tract (Mykulychyn village) — to Bystrytsia village, via Mount Khomiak, Mount Syniak, Mount Malyi Horhan

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45.3 kmLength
1 445 mAscent
2 773 mDescent
1 618 mMax. altitude
0 mMin. altitude
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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Mykulychyn
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Три підкови
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Гірська Соната Hotel & Apartments
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Panski-House
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Guest house Prorider
from 18,000 UAH per night
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Ясень
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Криворізька Паланка
from 970 UAH per night
Near the finish · Polianytsia
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Hotel "Shale KrepDeShin"
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About the trail

Route Zhenets tract (Mykulychyn village), via Mount Khomiak, Mount Syniak and Mount Malyi Horhan to Bystrytsia village. Along the route you will see: Polonyna Khomyakov, Mount Khomiak, Mount Sinyak, Mount Maly Gorgan.

At a glance

A multi-day route of 45.3 km with 1,445 m of ascent and 2,773 m of descent from Zhenets tract (Mykulychyn village) to Bystrytsia village. Estimated time: 2 days of 6–8 h of walking (about 13.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–9 kmClimb of 590 m to Mount Khomiak (1,542 m)
  2. 9–11 kmDescent of 1,200 m (down to 0 m)
  3. 11–14 kmClimb of 1,610 m to Mount Sinyak (1,665 m)
  4. 14–45 kmGentle ups and downs at 690–1,610 m, past Mount Maly Gorgan, Mount Babyn Pohar

Steepest kilometre: km 12–13, a climb of 1,540 m (≈127%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2, 5, 9, 10, 17 and 26. There are no springs between km 26 and 45 — carry at least 3 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 9), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 9), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2) (km 9), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 9), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Blazhniv (km 17). Places to stay near the start: Mykulychyn.

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–17, ≈6.5 h — overnight: Mountain shelter on Polonyna Blazhniv (hut)
  2. Day 2: km 17–45, ≈7.5 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 (Mykulychyn village). Most places to stay near the start are in Mykulychyn. This is a one-way route: the finish is 25 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: 2 days of 6–8 h of walking (about 13.5 h in total, not counting stops).
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2, 5, 9, 10, 17 and 26. There are no springs between km 26 and 45 — carry at least 3 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 9), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 9), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2) (km 9), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (km 9), Mountain shelter on Polonyna Blazhniv (km 17). Places to stay near the start: Mykulychyn. Possible overnight stops: Mountain shelter on Polonyna Blazhniv (km 17).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring (Tatariv, 4)km 0.3 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 652 m
  2. Spring (Tatariv, 3)km 1.6 from the start · Not verified · 840 m
  3. Stream water (Tatariv)km 2.3 from the start · Not verified · 889 m
  4. Spring below Mount Khomiak (11)km 4.3 from the start · Not verified · 1 085 m
  5. Spring on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3)km 7.3 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 1 335 m
  6. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (3)km 7.5 from the start · Not verified · 1 325 m
  7. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakivkm 7.6 from the start · Standing · 1 324 m
  8. Mountain shelter on Polonyna Khomiakiv (2)km 7.6 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 1 312 m

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What to see on the trail

Polonyna KhomyakovPolonyna 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 KhomiakMount 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...Mount SinyakMount Sinyakaltitude 1 665 mMount Sinyak, 1665 meters high, is one of the peaks of the Gorgan massif of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the Nadvirna district of Ivano...Mount Maly GorganMount Maly Gorganaltitude 1 592 mSmall Gorgan, with a height of 1592 meters, is a peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians that is quite famous among outdoor enthusiasts, located on the...

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