Bystrytsia village — to Polianytsia village, via Mount Vedmezhyk, 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 Bystrytsia village, via Mount Vedmezhyk and Mount Dovbushanka to Polianytsia village. Along the route you will see: Mount Vedmezhik, Dovbushanka Mountain, "Perevernuty Khata" Polyanytsia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 25.7 km with 1,454 m of ascent from Bystrytsia village to Polianytsia village. Estimated walking time: about 9 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–9 kmGentle ups and downs at 730–1,010 m
- 9–11 kmClimb of 620 m to Mount Vedmezhik (1,737 m)
- 11–14 kmAlong the ridge at 1,620–1,720 m, past Dovbushanka Mountain
- 14–17 kmDescent of 600 m to Hut on Polonyna Nyzhnia
- 17–19 kmClimb of 120 m (up to 1,239 m)
- 19–26 kmDescent of 350 m to Polianytsia village
Steepest kilometre: km 10–11, a climb of 330 m (≈32%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 17, 20, 21 and 26. There are no springs between km 0 and 17 — carry at least 3.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut by the Ozirnyi stream (km 9), Hut on Polonyna Nyzhnia (km 17), Hut “Koliba” (km 17). Places to stay near the finish: Polianytsia (Bukovel).
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 4 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.
Getting there
Start: Bystrytsia village. 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.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 9 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 17, 20, 21 and 26. There are no springs between km 0 and 17 — carry at least 3.5 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 by the Ozirnyi stream (km 9), Hut on Polonyna Nyzhnia (km 17), Hut “Koliba” (km 17). Places to stay near the finish: Polianytsia (Bukovel).
Water and shelter on the route
- Hut by the Ozirnyi streamkm 8.7 from the start · 40 m off the path · Not verified · 1 005 m
- Hut on Polonyna Nyzhniakm 16.8 from the start · Not verified · 1 124 m
- Hut “Koliba”km 16.8 from the start · 260 m off the path · Not verified · 1 095 m
- Spring (Polianytsia (Bukovel), 5)km 16.8 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 1 087 m
- Spring (Polianytsia (Bukovel), 3)km 19.6 from the start · Not verified · 1 093 m
- Mineral spring below Mount Dovhakm 20.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 021 m
- Spring (Polianytsia (Bukovel), 7)km 25.3 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 923 m
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What to see on the trail
Mount 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.
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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