Up Brusnyi ridge to Dovbush Rock
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
Where to stay nearby
About the trail
Route Up Brusnyi ridge to Dovbush Rock. Has blue marking (local route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked local tourist route. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: National Nature Park "Hutsulshchyna". The length of the route is 3.5 km. Location: mountain range — Pokutsk-Bukovinian Carpathians, Ivano-Frankivsk region.
At a glance
A short route of 3.5 km with 215 m of ascent. Estimated walking time: about 1 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–1.5 kmClimb of 210 m (up to 853 m)
- 1.5–3.5 kmDescent of 340 m (down to 511 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a climb of 220 m (≈22%).
Water and overnight stays
Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 1 l).
Places to stay near the start and finish: Sheshory.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Most places to stay near the start are in Sheshory.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 1 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 1 l).
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Places to stay near the start and finish: Sheshory.
Before you go, check the border-regime restrictions: Border Guard permit for mountain hikes (in Ukrainian)
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