Mount Hamster - climb with pleasure

Do you prefer active rest to a lazy lying with a remote control on the couch? Then you can plan for a day off admiring the beauty of the Carpathians, because this is one of the most beautiful mountain systems in the world. Mount Hamster is a very easy way to the top, even families with children are not afraid to go on this one-day trip.

Why is the mountain so popular?

Of course, the first reason for the high popularity of the mountain with tourists and local residents lies in its name. A funny name attracts many people and especially children. In addition, the ascent to the Khomyak Mountain is accessible to people who do not have a personal car. The start of the ascent is next to the public transport stop. It is very convenient. The mountain is located near many settlements (Ivano-Frankivsk, Polyanitsa, Yablunitsa and so on). A tourist can choose a way to climb the mountain by himself. Most choose a leisurely walk along the serpentine and admire the changing beauty of the Carpathians. If the weather is clear, then from the top you can see the Montenegrin Ridge. If you want, you can visit the waterfall Zheniec Hook.

Mount Hamster: route of ascent and descent

Climb to the top of the tourist can carry out on any of the five existing trails. Two trails lead from Zhensk Hook and the checkpoint, two trails - from the village of Polyanytsya and the beginning of the route to Bukovel. The last path starts way up from Mount Sinyak, this route for tourists who choose a longer trip (from three days). It is better for beginners to choose a lift from the checkpoint or the track to Bukovel. They are the most comfortable. It is easier to get here without personal transport. On these paths there are no sharp differences in altitude and bumps, which are difficult to circumvent.

Descend from the mountain is better near the waterfall or in the village of Polyanytsya. Do this until seven in the evening, then it will be harder to wait for the shuttle bus. In the evening (and especially on Sundays) buses are usually packed to capacity with local residents returning to Ivano-Frankivsk for study or work. A large group would be useful to break into subgroups. If you did not get on the bus, do not despair. In the village you can always rent a car.

Climb to the top

Mount Khomyak, whose height is 1542 meters, welcomes tourists. Rising on it on average takes 4 hours. You have to go straight up the river Prutets. Look at the sides carefully, since there is no particularly bright marking of the rise. The path upwards reveals picturesque places, tourists are constantly accompanied by the noisy waterfalls of the mountains. Usually people are distracted by the collection of blueberries and blackberries, which are growing in abundance in the Carpathians. The path is also very interesting because visiting the Polonina (mountain pasture) is a must. In the Carpathian Polonina, cows with bells on their necks peacefully graze. The magnificent motley grass is amazing, here you can see wild violets, poppies and even edelweiss. What is not the answer to the Alps? But especially tourists are interested in kolyba.

Kolyby Mountains Hamster

Mount Hamster in the Carpathians attracts people's attention by kolyba. What is it? These are special buildings, in which the shepherds of cows live in summer. By the way, they can buy at a low price freshest cheese and cheese. At another time of the year, tourists who do not want to sleep in tents stop here. There are no furnaces for heating in these buildings, only rare kolyba have built-up areas and a hole in the roof for the exit of smoke. Do not use this method of heating in winter. Mount Hamster is an avalanche, since 2010, there are signs warning about the danger in the winter season.

After the poloniny, the path to the top becomes more complicated. He will take about 40 minutes. The path is narrow, placers of boulders and protruding roots interfere with free movement.

The top of the Khomyak Mountain

After a difficult journey, the peak appears unexpectedly before your eyes. Boulder stones of enormous size overlap one another, as if the ancient Greek Hercules himself was in great anger. The statue of the Mother of God looks down upon you from the top. A high pedestal with steps from a stone inspires awe. The face of the statue is facing Ukraine. Many tourists say that at the top there is a desire to be alone, to pray for pondering. The mountain Khomyak pleases with the view opening from it. At the foot of the chain stretched villages, you can see the peaks of the mountains Pop Ivan, Petros, and very near is Mount Sinyak.

And what if you visit Mount Synyak?

From the poloniny the path can lie to any of the mountains. If you want to see both picturesque peaks, then extend your journey for a couple of days. The way to the Synyak mountain will take longer. The path will follow the stony ridge, which is covered with greenish moss.

Many tourists are interested in the question of whether there is drinking water on the route. Yes, Mount Hamster will provide you with enough water. On any of the paths you will see a considerable number of springs and streams. Of course, it is better to use water in boiled form. But if you take water not at the foot, but closer to the top, then boiling is an optional procedure. Do not follow the example of the heroes of Hollywood movies, which draw water into the jar, substituting it for a flowing stream. So in a jar can get the garbage, which carries the flow. It is better to dip the tank directly into the water in the direction of the current, so the drink will be clean. Use a small container to not look for deep creeks en route to the mountain.

Having risen to the top of the Hamster and admiring the wonderful views of the Carpathian Mountains, you will certainly want to continue your journey through the Gorgan. The variety of hiking routes can satisfy any tourist wishes.