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Polianytsia village — to Bystrytsia village, via Mount Dovbushanka, Mount Vedmezhyk

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29.4 kmLength
1 315 mAscent
1 465 mDescent
1 748 mMax. altitude
738 mMin. altitude
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Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Polianytsia (Bukovel)
Hotel
Patkovski
from 2,400 UAH per night
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Лапландія
from 6,180 UAH per night
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Довбушанка
from 2,000 UAH per night
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SkilandHouse
from 1,615 UAH per night
Cottage
Видовий
from 9,000 UAH per night
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Корона
from 3,000 UAH per night
Near the finish · Polianytsia
Hotel
Hotel "Shale KrepDeShin"
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About the trail

Route Polianytsia village, via Mount Dovbushanka and Mount Vedmezhyk to Bystrytsia village. Along the route you will see: "Perevernuty Khata" Polyanytsia, Dovbushanka Mountain, Mount Vedmezhik.

At a glance

A route of 29.4 km with 1,315 m of ascent from Polianytsia village to Bystrytsia village. Estimated walking time: about 9.5 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

  1. 0–5 kmGentle ups and downs at 880–1,010 m
  2. 5–8 kmClimb of 250 m (up to 1,252 m)
  3. 8–11 kmDescent of 150 m to Hut “Koliba”
  4. 11–14 kmClimb of 620 m to Dovbushanka Mountain (1,754 m)
  5. 14–21 kmDescent of 730 m to Hut by the Ozirnyi stream
  6. 21–29 kmGentle ups and downs at 740–1,000 m

Steepest kilometre: km 19–20, a descent of 380 m (≈36%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 5, 6, 10 and 18. There are no springs between km 19 and 29 — carry at least 1.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut “Koliba” (km 10), Hut on Polonyna Nyzhnia (km 11), Hut by the Ozirnyi stream (km 21). Places to stay near the start: Polianytsia (Bukovel).

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–11, ≈3.5 h — overnight: Hut on Polonyna Nyzhnia (hut)
  2. Day 2: km 11–29, ≈6 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 5 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

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 17 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 9.5 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 5, 6, 10 and 18. There are no springs between km 19 and 29 — carry at least 1.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut “Koliba” (km 10), Hut on Polonyna Nyzhnia (km 11), Hut by the Ozirnyi stream (km 21). Places to stay near the start: Polianytsia (Bukovel). Possible overnight stops: Hut on Polonyna Nyzhnia (km 11).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring (Polianytsia (Bukovel), 7)km 0.4 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 923 m
  2. Mineral spring below Mount Dovhakm 5.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 021 m
  3. Spring (Polianytsia (Bukovel), 4)km 6.2 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 1 111 m
  4. Hut “Koliba”km 10 from the start · Not verified · 1 095 m
  5. Spring (Polianytsia (Bukovel), 5)km 10 from the start · Not verified · 1 087 m
  6. Hut on Polonyna Nyzhniakm 10.5 from the start · Not verified · 1 124 m
  7. Spring below Mount Vedmezhyk (3)km 17.4 from the start · Not verified · 1 456 m
  8. Spring below Mount Vedmezhyk (2)km 17.9 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 1 439 m

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What to see on the trail

"Perevernuty Khata" Polyanytsia"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 MountainDovbushanka 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.Mount VedmezhikMount Vedmezhikaltitude 1 737 mMount Vedmezhyk is a massive 1,737-meter peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located on the Dovbushansky ridge of the Horhan mountain range.

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