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Ad, or Peklo cliff, is a steep cliff in the Gorgan massif at an altitude of about 1,441 meters, sandwiched between the Sivulya and Tavpyshirk ridges, at the junction of Ivano-Frankivsk region and Zakarpattia. The name is ominous, and, let's face it, it's hard to forget.
According to local legends, people were punished here at different times, and this is where the name took root. The cliff itself is an outcrop of Eocene flysch with a giant scree below, and the top is covered by a spruce forest. The Bystrytsia-Solotvinska river originates nearby.
You can get here by several paths - from Bystrytsia, Maksymets or a longer road from Osmoloda. This is a full-fledged mountain pass for several hours with a solid elevation gain, so light shoes and one bottle of water are indispensable here - pack like real Gorgans.
FAQFrequently asked questions
What is Hell and where to find it?
This is a steep precipice in the Gorgan massif at an altitude of 1441 m above sea level, sandwiched between the Sivulya and Tavpyshirk ridges. It lies at the junction of Ivano-Frankivsk region and Transcarpathia.
Where does such an ominous name come from?
According to local legends, people of different nationalities were punished here at different times. The name stuck - and, let's face it, it's hard to forget it.
How to get here?
Peklo stands at the intersection of tourist trails, so there are several options: about 4.5 hours from Bystrica (15.5 km), 4 hours from Maksimets or a longer road from Osmoloda - as much as 7.5 hours for 19 km.
What is interesting here, apart from the cliff?
The cliff itself is an outcrop of Eocene flysch with a giant scree below, and the top is covered with a spruce forest. The Bystrytsia-Solotvinska river begins its journey nearby.
Is it a difficult route?
This is a full-fledged mountain crossing for several hours with an altitude gain of up to one and a half thousand meters. Light shoes and two bottles of water won't save you here - pack like real Gorgans.