Polianytsia villageloop, via 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 – Polianytsia village. Along the route you will see: "Perevernuty Khata" Polyanytsia, Dovbushanka Mountain.
At a glance
A one-day loop route of 22.3 km with 1,556 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Polianytsia village. Estimated walking time: about 8 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–3 kmClimb of 290 m (up to 1,192 m)
- 3–8 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,090–1,270 m
- 8–11 kmClimb of 610 m to Dovbushanka Mountain (1,754 m)
- 11–15 kmDescent of 610 m to Hut on Polonyna Nyzhnia
- 15–18 kmClimb of 130 m (up to 1,261 m)
- 18–22 kmDescent of 340 m to "Perevernuty Khata" Polyanytsia
Steepest kilometre: km 8–9, a climb of 300 m (≈29%), near Hut “Koliba”.
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 8. There are no springs between km 8 and 22 — carry at least 3 l of water.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut “Koliba” (km 8), Hut on Polonyna Nyzhnia (km 15). Places to stay near the start: Polianytsia (Bukovel).
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 3 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 loop: it brings you back to the start.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 8 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 8. There are no springs between km 8 and 22 — carry at least 3 l of water.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut “Koliba” (km 8), Hut on Polonyna Nyzhnia (km 15). Places to stay near the start: Polianytsia (Bukovel).
Water and shelter on the route
- Hut “Koliba”km 7.7 from the start · 40 m off the path · Not verified · 1 095 m
- Spring (Polianytsia (Bukovel), 5)km 7.8 from the start · Not verified · 1 087 m
- Hut on Polonyna Nyzhniakm 14.5 from the start · Not verified · 1 124 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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