No. 11 Boryslav – Dovbush Rocks
Trail map
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About the trail
Route No. 11 Boryslav – Dovbush Rocks. Has yellow marking (regional route №11). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route №11. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: Department of Tourism and Resorts of Lviv Oblast. Length of the route — 48.2 km. Location: mountain massif — Verkhniodnistrovski Beskydy, Lviv Oblast.
Attention: part of the route has not yet been marked on OpenStreetMap, so the line on the map has gaps. On the ground, orient yourself by the marking signs.
At a glance
A multi-day route of 48.2 km with 1,349 m of ascent from Dovbush Rocks to Boryslav. Estimated time: 2 days of 7–8 h of walking (about 14.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–25 kmGentle ups and downs at 370–770 m
- 25–29 kmDescent of 230 m (down to 527 m)
- 29–34 kmClimb of 320 m (up to 845 m)
- 34–46 kmGentle ups and downs at 430–850 m
- 46–48 kmClimb of 160 m to Mount Horodyshche (646 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 23–24, a climb of 180 m (≈18%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 18, 39, 40 and 42. There are no springs between km 18 and 39 — carry at least 3.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Places to stay near the start: Skole; near the finish: Skhidnytsia.
A possible split into days:
- Day 1: km 0–24, ≈7 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
- Day 2: km 24–48, ≈7 h — finish
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Dovbush Rocks. Most places to stay near the start are in Skole. This is a one-way route: the finish is 34 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated time: 2 days of 7–8 h of walking (about 14.5 h in total, not counting stops).
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0, 18, 39, 40 and 42. There are no springs between km 18 and 39 — carry at least 3.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Places to stay near the start: Skole; near the finish: Skhidnytsia.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring (Bubnyshche, 2)km 0.3 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 644 m
- Spring (Bubnyshche)km 1 from the start · 130 m off the path · Weak flow · 578 m
- Spring (Verkhnia Stynava, 3)km 18.8 from the start · 200 m off the path · Not verified · 601 m
- Mineral spring No. 5km 40.2 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 658 m
- Spring No. 2ckm 41.9 from the start · Not verified · 558 m
- Mineral water pump room No. 20, 21km 42.7 from the start · 250 m off the path · Not verified · 544 m
- Mineral spring No. 18ckm 43.2 from the start · Not verified · 568 m
Before you go, check the border-regime restrictions: Border Guard permit for mountain hikes (in Ukrainian)
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