Mount Dovbushanka – Polianytsia village
Unmarked trailmore
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 Mount Dovbushanka – Polianytsia village. Along the route you will see: Dovbushanka Mountain, "Perevernuty Khata" Polyanytsia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 12.2 km with 383 m of ascent and 1,168 m of descent from Mount Dovbushanka to Polianytsia village. Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–3 kmDescent of 610 m to Hut “Koliba”
- 3–6 kmClimb of 200 m (up to 1,288 m)
- 6–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,180–1,290 m
- 10–12 kmDescent of 280 m to Polianytsia village
Steepest kilometre: km 2–3, a descent of 290 m (≈28%), near Hut “Koliba”.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 3 and 11.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut “Koliba” (km 3), Hut on Polonyna Nyzhnia (km 3). 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: Mount Dovbushanka. Most places to stay near the start are in Polianytsia (Bukovel). This is a one-way route: the finish is 7 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 3.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 3 and 11.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut “Koliba” (km 3), Hut on Polonyna Nyzhnia (km 3). Places to stay near the start and finish: Polianytsia (Bukovel).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring (Polianytsia (Bukovel), 5)km 3 from the start · Not verified · 1 087 m
- Hut “Koliba”km 3 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 1 095 m
- Hut on Polonyna Nyzhniakm 3.2 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 1 124 m
- Spring (Polianytsia (Bukovel), 8)km 10.3 from the start · 290 m off the path · Not verified · 954 m
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What to see on the trail
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.
"Perevernuty Khata" Polyanytsiaaltitude 906 mOn the way to the ski resort "Bukovel", you can see an unusual architectural structure – the Perevernuty Khata in Polyanytsia.Trails nearby
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