The Mysteries of Skolivski Beskydy:
the ridge of Kliuch Mountain
Why this tour?
The ridge of Kliuch mountain is not as high as the other mountain ranges in Skolivski Beskydy, and for that reason it is sometimes considered as not a too attractive destination for the experienced hillwalkers. Which might be true if you don’t know what to look for: the place is full of exciting geological sites. The lengthy but easy walk will lead you to Polyanytske Lake, the picturesque tectonic canyon-like rift, and rocky groups nicknamed Stonehenge and Easter Island. The ridge is also known as a WWI battle place.
1 day
44 €
per person
all inclusive
on request
Rocky cliffs near Kliuch Mountain
Сanyon at the Upper Kamyanka river
Burial place and Memorial to the fallen Ukrainian Sich Riflemen
Autumn vistas seen from the Kliuch ridge
The valley of the Kamyanka river
Tour description
- departure from Lviv (7:00)
- transfer to Trukhaniv village
- ascent to Kliuch Mountain ridge
- Polyanytske Lake
- Stonehedge rocky group
- canyon at the Upper Kamyanka river
- The Memorial to the Legion Ukrainian Sich Riflemen
- snack break
- ascent to the summit of Klyuch Mountain (927 m asl)
- Easter Island rocky group
- descent to the valley of the Kamyanka river (optionally, a visit to the waterfall and Polyanytske Lake)
- return to Lviv (appr. 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 18 km, which in combination with snow will increase the difficulty 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 Kliuch ridge — is not very high (927 m), but is well-known as a WWI battle place. There are also many interesting geological sites, such as picturesque rock groups and outcrops.
Polyanytske Lake — is a picturesque and easily accessible, but not a very well-known lake. It is a local hydrological site of interest, located in the Polyanytsky Regional Landscape Park.
A tectonic canyon-like fault — is an interesting geological site near the top of Kliuch Mountain. It does not have a river flowing in the bottom and therefore can be easily accessed and viewed. The fault sometimes reaches 5-7 meters deep and has a form of the Latin letter Y.
The Memorial to the Legion Ukrainian Sich Riflemen — was erected on the burial place of the Ukrainian soldiers who fought in WWI on the side of the Austrian-Hungarian Empire and were killed in the battle in November 1914. The community of Trukhaniv village takes care of the Memorial.
Picturesque rock outcrops cover the slopes of the Kliuch ridge. The most famous rock groups were nicknamed Stonehenge and Easter Island by tourists. There also a few small grottos among the rocks.
Meals
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!
Video from the previous walk:
2 April 2016
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