Polianytsia villageloop, via Mount Dovbushanka, Mount Vedmezhyk
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 Polianytsia village, via Mount Dovbushanka and Mount Vedmezhyk to Polianytsia village. Along the route you will see: "Perevernuty Khata" Polyanytsia, Dovbushanka Mountain, Mount Vedmezhik.
At a glance
A one-day loop route of 24.3 km with 1,419 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Polianytsia village. Estimated walking time: about 8.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–4 kmClimb of 310 m (up to 1,221 m)
- 4–6 kmDescent of 120 m to Hut “Koliba”
- 6–9 kmClimb of 600 m to Dovbushanka Mountain (1,754 m)
- 9–16 kmDescent of 760 m (down to 948 m)
- 16–24 kmGentle ups and downs at 900–1,100 m
Steepest kilometre: km 6–7, a climb of 310 m (≈31%), near Hut on Polonyna Nyzhnia.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 6, 19 and 20. There are no springs between km 6 and 19 — carry at least 2.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut “Koliba” (km 6), Hut on Polonyna Nyzhnia (km 6). 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 4 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 8.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 6, 19 and 20. There are no springs between km 6 and 19 — carry at least 2.5 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 6), Hut on Polonyna Nyzhnia (km 6). Places to stay near the start: Polianytsia (Bukovel).
Water and shelter on the route
- Hut “Koliba”km 5.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 095 m
- Spring (Polianytsia (Bukovel), 5)km 5.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 087 m
- Hut on Polonyna Nyzhniakm 5.9 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 1 124 m
- Spring (Polianytsia (Bukovel), 3)km 18.6 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 1 093 m
- Mineral spring below Mount Dovhakm 19.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 021 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.
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.Trails nearby
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