Polianytsia village – Mount Dovbushanka
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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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About the trail
Route Polianytsia village – Mount Dovbushanka. Along the route you will see: "Perevernuty Khata" Polyanytsia, Dovbushanka Mountain.
At a glance
A one-day route of 13.4 km with 1,180 m of ascent from Polianytsia village to Mount Dovbushanka. Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 880–1,000 m
- 4–7 kmClimb of 260 m (up to 1,250 m)
- 7–9 kmDescent of 150 m to Hut on Polonyna Nyzhnia
- 9–11 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,100–1,210 m
- 11–12 kmClimb of 460 m (up to 1,663 m)
- 12–13 kmAlong the ridge at 1,660–1,730 m, past Dovbushanka Mountain
Steepest kilometre: km 10–11, a climb of 310 m (≈30%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 5, 6 and 9. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Nyzhnia (km 9), Hut “Koliba” (km 9). Places to stay near the start and finish: Polianytsia (Bukovel).
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible.
Getting there
Start: Polianytsia village. Most places to stay near the start are in Polianytsia (Bukovel). 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.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0, 5, 6 and 9. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Polonyna Nyzhnia (km 9), Hut “Koliba” (km 9). Places to stay near the start and finish: Polianytsia (Bukovel).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring (Polianytsia (Bukovel), 7)km 0 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 923 m
- Mineral spring below Mount Dovhakm 4.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 021 m
- Spring (Polianytsia (Bukovel), 4)km 5.7 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 1 111 m
- Hut on Polonyna Nyzhniakm 8.9 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 1 124 m
- Spring (Polianytsia (Bukovel), 5)km 9.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 087 m
- Hut “Koliba”km 9.2 from the start · Not verified · 1 095 m
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What to see on the trail
"Perevernuty Khata" Polyanytsiaaltitude 906 mOn the way to the ski resort "Bukovel", you can see an unusual architectural structure – the Perevernuty Khata in Polyanytsia.
Dovbushanka Mountainaltitude 1 754 mMount Dovbushanka is a 1,754-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the Gorgan mountain range on the ridge of the same name.Trails nearby
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