Dovbush Rocks
A trip to Dovbush Rocks is a good idea for travellers who want to spend one day at the mountains without hiking and putting extra physical efforts. The rocks are located in 2 hours of drive from Lviv and could be reached by car without going on foot. The rocky chain is an unique place which appeared million years ago. The rocks were named after the legendary Ukrainian hero Oleksa Dovbush, the leader of opryshky's bands. This hero is compared with a famous English folklore character - Robin Hood. You will get a lot of pleasure and emotions while hiking and jumping from rock to rock.
 

Dovbush Rocks, the Carpathians, Ukraine

Tour fee:

by car – 800 UAH
by minibus (up to 8 persons) – 1100 UAH
by minibus (up to 17 persons) – 1400 UAH

Price includes a car (minibus) with a driver, who'll accompany you.

 

Dovbush Rocks, the Carpathians, UkraineThere are many places in the Carpathian Mountains that are called Dovbush Rocks. One of these places is not far away from Bolehiv in Ivano-Frankivsk region. These unique rocks lie along 26 hectares of the picturesque park territory. The forest path is creeping between the rocks like a snake. There is nothing here except for a wild nature. According to legend, every mysterious stone of huge rocks is a part of the legendary hero's body and a person who touches the stone that is a his heart can make a wish and it will come true.

 

 

Dovbush Rocks, the Carpathians, UkraineAt a height of 900 m. there is a lake, which is called Dead lake, because nobody knows where the water comes from. As a legend has it, Dovbush’s treasures are hidden somewhere in this lake.
You could hold a picnic on a meadow, ride a horse or have a lunch in one of the wooden restaurants located nearby. When the weather is fine you could walk to the rocks that is around 4 km of length to feel the beauty and forest soul of the local nature. There are also souvenir stands during the tourist season where you can choose something  for yourself.

 

 

Contacts Hotels in Lviv
Privacy Apartments in Lviv
Site map Kyiv tourists information
Copyright © 2010 Adventure Carpathians. Lviv, Kyiv (Kiev), Gorgany.com Outdoor Equipment.