Dovbush Rocks is an interesting tourist site.This is not only a curiosity of nature, but also an ancient paleo-observatory. People lived here, which is confirmed by vertically hollowed out walls of caves, steps. Used impregnable rocks and as a place of defense from enemies. The mountain formations received their present name from the name Oleksa Dovbush spray. Who is this and what he became famous, we also tell in our article. But it should be noted that this figure of the eighteenth century, many visited and left a mark in human memory as the people's avenger. That is why there are three places called “Dovbush Rocks” in Western Ukraine: two are located within the Ivano-Frankivsk region (in the village of Bubnyshche and the town of Yaremche), and one is in the Chernivtsi region. This landmark, which has every right to be called so, the first in the list. The trail of Dovbush begins in Yaremche, which, however, also leads through rock formations. And in the Chernivtsi region there is the Dovbush Cave (also in the mountains), where, according to legend, opryshkak hid their wealth. But in our article we will tell about those rocks of Dovbush, which are located near the village of Bubnyshche.
Sights of the Carpathian region
The nature of Western Ukraine is very beautiful.The lakes of Volyn, the historical monuments of Lviv, Lutsk and Chernivtsi, the castles and monasteries of Galicia, Transcarpathia, Bukovina and Pokut'ya - all this attracts numerous tourists to the land. The Ukrainian Carpathians are divided into ridges, the main and highest of which is Montenegrin. It consists of Hoverla (2061 m), Petros (2020 m), Brebeneskul and other significant peaks. Tourists are attracted by Mount Ivan, on top of which are located the ruins of the Polish Observatory "White Elephant". The Carpathians are inhabited by nationalities: Boyky, Hutsuls, Lemko. Malfars still live in the villages of the Verkhovinsky Range - revered sorcerers by all. In the Carpathians there are several ski resorts. The most famous, meeting European standards, is Bukovel. A real gem of the region is Lake Synevyr. Balneological resorts (Truskavets, Morshin, Shayan, Kvasy) operate on two sides of the mountains - in Lviv and Transcarpathian regions.
Where are the rocks
The Ostants are located in the Skole Beskids,ridge, which is included in the Carpathian Mountains. Dovbush cliffs look like islands in the midst of the endless green sea of forests. They are located on the border of Lviv and Ivano-Frankivsk regions. More accurate address: Bolehovsky district, village Bubnyshche, Vydrina tract. Administratively, the object belongs to Ivano-Frankivsk region. The rocks are located on the territory of the Polyanitsky Regional Park. Therefore, if you drive up from the side of Bubnishcha, the entrance will be paid. It is better to choose a weekday for the excursion. After all, many tourists come to the rocks, which are also called Ukrainian sphinxes, on weekends. Children's sports and patriotic education "Plast" (analogue of scouts) holds here for orienteering on the ground. Such popularity of Dovbush rocks is good because a lonely tourist cannot get lost here. A good yellow trail leads to the sights.
Who is Opryshk Dovbush
He is called the Carpathian Robin Hood.Since the fifteenth century, the feudal lords began to enslave the population of the Carpathians. Wanting to remain free and protesting against serfdom, many young people went into the mountain forests and formed partisan detachments. Such rebels were called opryshkami. They looted estates, burned documents on the land and peasants' debt receipts. Legends say that the excessive riches of the feudal lords were given to the poor and have-nots. Such detachments existed throughout the Carpathian region - in Galicia, Pokut'e, Bukovina, Red Russia. The opryk movement reached a special scale in the eighteenth century, when it was headed by Oleksa (Alexey) Dovbush. He was born around 1700 in the village of Pechenezhin, in a poor Hutsul family. In childhood he was mute. The speechlessness was given to him by Malfar (sorcerer) Yosyp Yavny. Already in his youth, Dovbush headed the movement of the opryshk, which covered the whole edge - on both sides of the Carpathians. Oleksa acted together with his brother Ivan. The goods confiscated from the magnates were distributed to the poor. Olexa was treacherously murdered by Stepan Dzvinciuk, a resident of the village of Kosmachi. Judah, in addition to the reward that Polish gentry promised for Dovbush’s head, coveted money, which Oleks did not have. Opryshka remained to live in people's memory. There are many stories and legends about the local Robin Hood. Dovbush rocks are named after him, although there is no documented evidence that the opryshkas were hidden here.
Geological Monument of Nature
Когда-то на этом месте плескалось мелкое Paleogene Sea. Seventy million years ago, the continental plates began to rise. Over time, the former bottom rose to a height of six hundred and seventy meters above the level of the modern oceans. The soft rocks were gradually washed out by the rains, until a group of rocky outcrops was formed, which in the toponymy bears the name Oleksa Dovbush. They are composed of compressed sandstone. Rock remnants reach a height of eighty meters. A stone maze 200 m wide stretches among the beech-fir forest from west to east for nearly one kilometer.
Historical monument
Ивано-Франковская область богата sights. But the cave rock complex is able to indulge in popularity with the mountain Hoverla (the highest point of Ukraine), the ski resort Bukovel and Manyavsky monastery. Indeed, in addition to an interesting monument of nature, these remnants are also a historical landmark. Traces of permanent residence of people here belong to the sixth or seventh centuries of our era. The fact that the caves in the sandstone are man-made leaves no doubt. Perhaps they were whipped out by white Croats. An ancient settlement from three sides covers the rocks, and from the fourth it is enclosed by a shaft and a moat. The walls of the caves are covered with solar signs. Steps are cut in some rocks. There is a burial ground near the settlement. To revive tourism in Ukraine, the government is thinking of restoring the famous historical complex.
Rocks: description
Это останцевые столбы, которые разбросаны по quite a large area. Since the slopes of these rocks are sheer, and their average height is 40 meters, the natural attraction is very popular with climbers. The categories of local trails range from 5c to 8a +. If you drive up to the complex from the village of Bubnyshche, then Odinets is the first rock suitable for boldring. Then the road leads to the main massif, called Founder. A little lower on the road are the Witch and Tulip, then Nameless, Golets, Armor and Horse. They often have climbing competitions. Broken routes for lower insurance on almost all remnants. In addition, there is an opportunity for climbing with the top rope and boldring. Beginning climbers can practice on not too high remnants, such as Austrian, Lyalka, Shershun, Golets and Kolobok. If you walk through the forest for a quarter of an hour, you can see another rock - the Cross. The remnants are equipped with nameplates, climbing trails are equipped with pegs.
Caves
But not only climbers are attracted by thisnatural and historical landmark. Mountain tourism in Ukraine is quite developed. Many visitors come here to explore the cave complex. Naturally, cavers here have nothing to do. After all, these are not caves in the strict sense of the word, but grottoes hollowed out in sandstone. For centuries, people lived here. Traces of the pagan temple, the ancient settlement, and later - the fortress are preserved. What you need to see the tourist? First, the Large and Small caves. Between them lies a very narrow gorge. Near the Minor is located the Cave-Stable. If you go a little further, you can see the well hollowed out in the rock six meters deep. Now he does not reach the aquifer. In the rock opposite the ancient people cut steps. It is worth walking through the forest, among beeches, hornbeams and evergreen fir (smerichek), drink the purest water from a mountain spring.
Dovbush trail
We can not ignore one morelandmark, which bears the name of the glorious sprinkler. It is located in the southern suburbs of the town of Yaremche, Ivano-Frankivsk region. To get on the trail, you need to go or drive along the main road to Uzhgorod two kilometers. On the right, at the entrance to the railway tunnel, there is a rounded Dovbush stone with a cross at the top. And on the left begins the trail. There is a parking and ticket office to enter the territory of the Carpathian National Natural Park. Mountain tourism in Ukraine, as already mentioned, is very developed, so the Dovbush trail is never empty. Moreover, this route is simple, even for children and pensioners. The length of the trail is five kilometers one way. The elevation difference is only one hundred and seventy meters.
Interestingly, there are actually two paths.One, laid back in 1902, is light and short. The second is for those who like to climb on the rocks. The path winds between the bizarre forms of boulders. It passes under the remains of the Toad and leads to the cave and rock of Dovbush. From this point you can return or continue the way further - to the top of Makovytsya mountain.
Dovbush rocks: how to get from Kiev
The main natural and historicalThe landmark described in our article is located on the border of Lviv and Ivano-Frankivsk regions. If you look at the map, it is clear that the capital of Galicia is located in the north-west, near the border with Poland. And the glorious city of Stanislav, now renamed Ivano-Frankivsk, is located south-east of the Lviv region. To get to the rocks of Dovbush from the capital of Ukraine, you should take the Kiev-Frankovsk train or go to Uzhgorod, Mukachevo, Chop. All these trains pass through the Stry station. There you need to get off and transfer to the bus to Bolekhiv. From this town of regional significance there are minibuses to the village of Bubnyshche. You need to go through the town through. The trail to the rocks of Dovbush begins immediately behind the rural football stadium. Paid entrance.
Departure from Lviv
Скалы Довбуша другим своим концом подходят близко to the village Truhaniv. This is Lviv region. From the bus station, which is located near the suburban railway station of the capital of Galicia, there is a direct bus to Trukhaniv. But it will take about an hour to get from this village along the forest path, whereas it will take about forty minutes from Bubnyshche. Drivers of a car leaving Lviv need to get past Stry, Morshin, Bolekhiv. From Bubnyshche village, you can drive to the entrance to the national park, to the first cliff - Odintsy.
Departure from Ivano-Frankivsk
Из этого областного центра часто идут автобусы на Dolyn and Bolekhiv. You can use the bus "Ivano-Frankivsk - Lviv", but check with the driver which way he will go. On the way you can see a lot of interesting places. If you have time, you should pay a little attention to the beautiful old town of Bolekhiv (Ivano-Frankivsk region). In its vicinity is a miraculous monastery in Goshev and a saltworks (salina). Previously, the population of Bolekhiv was 90 percent Jewish.
Who comes here
Туризм в Украине находится в процессе развития.Dovbush rocks are one of the most visited attractions in the Carpathian region. You can come here as trained climbers, and languid young lady in high heels. Of course, on mountain trails need some caution. It is better to take care of comfortable shoes. Tourist routes pass through the Dovbush cliffs - to the monasteries in Goshev and Sokilche, to the waterfall on the river Sukil.
