Rokyta Velyka
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Rokyta Velyka is a 1,111-metre summit in the Pokutsko-Bukovinian Carpathians, Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast, Ukraine, near the village of Mykulychyn.
FAQFrequently asked questions
What is Rokita and how tall is she?
This is the peak of the Pokutsko-Bukovynsky Carpathians, 1111 meters high, in the Ivano-Frankivsk region. Not the highest in the region, but the views will not offend.
How to get to the top?
It is most convenient to start from Mykulychyna - the trail starts near the road bridge over the Prutets Chemegivskyi River. It is about 10 km to the top along the river, forest paths and serpentine.
What is interesting on the mountain itself?
At the top there is a huge relay tower that feeds the district with a TV and radio signal. The landmark is visible from afar, it is difficult to get lost.
Is there a story here?
Back in the 18th century, the merchant route from Kolomyia and Kuty to Transcarpathia passed through these ridges. And in 1738-1745, a detachment of Oleksa Dovbush's opryshkas walked around the neighborhood.
