Dariv ridge — to Mount Bert, via Mount Bushtul
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 Dariv ridge, via Mount Bushtul to Mount Bert. Along the route you will see: Mount Bushtul, Mount Bert.
At a glance
A one-day route of 19.5 km with 1,207 m of ascent from Dariv ridge to Mount Bert. Estimated walking time: about 7 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–5 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,150–1,200 m
- 5–7 kmClimb of 340 m to Hut below Mount Bushtul
- 7–19 kmAlong the ridge at 1,410–1,680 m, past Mount Bushtul, Mount Bert
Steepest kilometre: km 6–7, a climb of 290 m (≈25%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 4, 8 and 15. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Mount Bushtul (km 8).
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 11 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.
Getting there
Start: Dariv ridge. This is a one-way route: the finish is 11 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 7 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 4, 8 and 15. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Mount Bushtul (km 8).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring (Osmoloda)km 3.4 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 1 165 m
- Hut below Mount Bushtulkm 6.7 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 1 434 m
- Spring below Mount Bushtulkm 6.7 from the start · 170 m off the path · Not verified · 1 432 m
- Spring below Mount Bert (2)km 13 from the start · Weak flow · 1 541 m
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What to see on the trail
Mount Bushtulaltitude 1 691 mBushtul is a 1,691-meter-high mountain in the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the Gorgan mountain range (Inner (Subsidiary) Gorgan Mountains ) on...
Mount Bertaltitude 1 666 mMount Bert is a peak in the Ukrainian Carpathians, which is located on the territory of the Pryvododilni Gorgany.Trails nearby
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