The Peaks of Lviv Region:
Pikuy Mountain

Why this tour?

It is an enjoyable walk for beginners and experienced hikers alike. Pikuy Mountain (1408 m asl) is the highest peak of the Lviv region, covered with scattered steep cliffs and virgin beech forests. The place was known for many centuries as an accessible and safe passage through the Carpathians; a famous medieval trade and transport route was running through the ridge. It also marks the beginning of the Great European Watershed, which divides the basins of Black and Baltic seas. Here, you can get a real mountaineering experience just a couple of hours away from Lviv.
1 day

49 €

per person
all inclusive
on request

Tour description

  • departure from Lviv (8:00)
  • transfer to Bilasovytsya village
  • start of the ascent
  • snack break
  • ascent to the summit of Pikuy Mountain (1408 m asl)
  • snack break
  • descent to Bilasovytsya village
  • return to Lviv (appr. 20:00-21:00)

Price includes:

  • bus transportation
  • meals during the hike
  • guiding services

Price does not include:

  • extra drinks and meals
  • travel insurance

Special terms

The program of the tour is designed for physically healthy people who are interested in outdoor activities. The length of the route is 10 km. Sections of rocky terrain may increase the complexity of the path. This tour is of moderate complexity. During the tour, everybody carries his/her own backpack with personal equipment and a share of food supply for the group.

Higher in the mountains, the temperature may be significantly lower than that at the foothills, and strong winds may occur. Unpredictable weather changes are possible, too.

The guide reserves the right to make changes in the program depending on the weather or the condition of the participants.

Recommended Equipment

    If you need any additional equipment, you can rent it with us. The prices are given per person per day. We kindly ask you to reserve the equipment in advance. We don't demand any deposit from our clients.
    Equipment items Rental price, per day
    Backpack for hiking (daypack) with a rain cover  
    Gaiters 50 UAH
    Trekking poles 50 UAH
    Sitting mat with a fixing belt  
    Plastic bottle of water (1,5 L or more); a thermos for spring or autumn season  
    Headlamp (for spring or autumn season)
    Personal portable first-aid kit  
    Sunscreen  
    Sunglasses  
    Cellphone  
    Trekking shoes (light)  
    Socks  
    Thermal underwear — top, for spring or autumn season — also bottom  
    Light pants (long, not shorts!), for spring or autumn season — wind stop  
    Fleece jacket or sweater, two for spring or autumn season — 1 light and 1 warm  
    Light hat (cap, buff or bucket hat), for spring or autumn season — also warm hat  
    Light wind stop gloves (for spring/autumn)  
    Waterproof and wind stop jacket  
    Raincoat (poncho)  
    Set of clothes for transfers during the tour, taking into account the fact that the clothes after hiking can be wet or dirty (shoes, socks, underwear, outerwear)  

Highlights

The Main Carpathian Watershed is a part of the Great European Watershed, which divides the basins of Black and Baltic seas. The largest rivers of the region, such as Dniester, Syan, Uzh, Latorytsya, Stryy, Rika, originate here. The ridge has few accessible passages, such as Uzhotsky, Veretsky, and the oldest one, Ruska Put (in Ukrainian, Rus way), known since neolithic times. This route was widely used in the Medieval period by the Rus kings for trade and wars.
Bilasovytsya is the traditional village populated by Boyky, a local ethnic group. The village still keeps its traditional way of life, including its specific food traditional such as «sharp cheese», non-matured and very salty brynza-type cheese made of cow milk.
Pikuy mountain is the highest peak of the Beskyd Watershed Ridge and the highest geographical point of Lviv region (1408 m asl). The peak is covered with picturesque rocks and steep cliffs. The views from the mountain peak offer the best panoramas in the Lviv region.
Virgin beech forests cover the southern part of the Watershed Range; further to the South-West, the beech forests are listed as a part of the trans-border UNESCO World Natural Heritage site. Ukraine has one of the biggest populations of the untouched forests of beech trees, which once used to cover most parts of Europe.

Meals

Two snack breaks.

Rules

  • No alcohol during the active walking part of the tour
  • Please stick to the tour schedule and do keep up with the group
  • Do not litter and take your waste with you
  • Children under 16 should be accompanied by adults

Language

English / German / Polish, and Ukrainian with consecutive interpretation to the aforementioned languages.

Additional information:

If you want to spend some time in Lviv and arrive before the tour, we are glad to offer the following services:
  • transfer from the railway station or airport
  • booking accommodation in hotels
  • guided tours
  • advice regarding your stay and leisure time in Lviv — don’t hesitate to ask!

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