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No. 501 Skole – Dovbush Rocks

Start: Skole
Range: Skole Beskids
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20.4 kmLength
987 mAscent
754 mDescent
921 mMax. altitude
437 mMin. altitude

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Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences

Where to stay nearby

Near the start · Skole
Serce Karpat
Skole
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Vivcharyk
Skole
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Eko-lyuks
Skole
from 1,210 UAH per night
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Zarinek
Skole
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Dolche Vita
Skole
from 1,540 UAH per night
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Hirka
Skole
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Near the finish · Bubnyshche
Rest House 2023
Skole
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Skole
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Guest House "Pisnya Karpat" Dubyna
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Skole
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Sady Yevi
Stryi
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About the trail

Route No. 501 Skole – Dovbush Rocks. Has orange marking (local route №501). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked local tourist route №501. The marking is orange, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: Department of Tourism and Resorts of Lviv Oblast. The length of the route is 20.4 km. Location: mountain range – Skole Beskids, Lviv Oblast.

At a glance

A one-day route of 20.4 km with 987 m of ascent from Skole to Dovbush Rocks. Estimated walking time: about 6.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: orange.

Route stages

  1. 0–5 kmClimb of 430 m (up to 879 m)
  2. 5–7 kmGentle ups and downs at 750–880 m
  3. 7–9 kmDescent of 170 m (down to 585 m)
  4. 9–11 kmGentle ups and downs at 570–610 m
  5. 11–15 kmClimb of 260 m to Mount Yavorinka (940 m)
  6. 15–20 kmDescent of 190 m to Dovbush Rocks

Steepest kilometre: km 4–5, a climb of 180 m (≈18%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 1, 3, 10 and 19. There are no springs between km 10 and 19 — carry at least 2 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Places to stay near the start: Skole; near the finish: Bubnyshche.

When to go

The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.

Getting there

Start: Skole. This is a one-way route: the finish is 13 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 6.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 1, 3, 10 and 19. There are no springs between km 10 and 19 — carry at least 2 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Places to stay near the start: Skole; near the finish: Bubnyshche.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring (Skole, 8)km 0.5 from the start · 100 m off the path · Has water · 453 m
  2. Spring (Skole, 10)km 1.1 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 488 m
  3. Spring (Skole, 12)km 2.8 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 634 m
  4. Spring (Kamianka, 5)km 9.6 from the start · Not verified · 575 m
  5. Spring (Bubnyshche)km 19.4 from the start · 130 m off the path · Weak flow · 578 m
  6. Spring (Bubnyshche, 2)km 20.1 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 644 m

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Wildlife along the route

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European beechEuropean beechFagus sylvaticaA tree with light gray smooth bark that forms the Carpathian primeval forests — a UNESCO World Heritage site. It grows up to a height of about 1400 m.
White-throated dipperIn season nowWhite-throated dipperCinclus cinclusA bird of mountain streams with a white 'bib' that dives and runs along the bottom against the current. It can be seen all year round.
Spotted nutcrackerIn season nowSpotted nutcrackerNucifraga caryocatactesA brown bird with white spots of the spruce forests that hides thousands of nuts and seeds of the cedar pine — and thus plants the forest.
Silver firSilver firAbies albaThe third main tree of the Carpathian forests alongside beech and spruce. The needles are flat with white stripes, and the cones stand upright on the branches.
Fire salamanderRed Data Book of UkraineFire salamanderSalamandra salamandraThe black salamander with yellow spots emerges in the beech forests of the Carpathians after rain. It is a vulnerable species listed in the Red Data Book of Ukraine.
Carpathian newtRed Data Book of UkraineCarpathian newtLissotriton montandoniAn endemic of the Carpathians: a small newt with an orange belly lives only in these mountains. A vulnerable species in the Red Book of Ukraine.

Based on naturalists’ records nearby (GBIF, iNaturalist), matched by altitude, habitat and season. Sightings are not guaranteed.

Before you go, check the border-regime restrictions: Border Guard permit for mountain hikes (in Ukrainian)

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