Mountain Makovytsya Yaremche

Every year thousands of people visit the Carpathians. Mostly they come here to rest from the urban pace of life and enjoy nature. In addition, these mountains breathes some mysticism. It also draws tourists.

One of these places is Mount Magnetic capitals near Yaremche. Immediately should be emphasized that it should not be confused with the mountain feet, near Slavsko in Lviv.

Where did the name

There is a version that the name of the mountain comes from the word "crown" - the tip. Indeed, the capitals of the top luxury open views.

According to another version, from the Sanskrit "chapiter" - a temple, the place where sacrifices were held and worship pagan gods. It is now learned that in one of the tourist routes are two geological faults. So here is a strong power.

Local say that in these places a person can "snap fornication" that you may lose orientation in space and long wander through the local forests. Perhaps that is why there have put a crucifix and a statue of the Virgin with two angels.

What to see on the mountain

Although the mountain is quite low (984 meters), it can be viewed from a mountain range Yavirnyk tops Dovbushanka, hamsters and bruising. With good sunny weather in the northwest are seen Hoverla with Petros.

During the First and Second World Wars fierce battles took place here, so you can still underfoot occasionally find the barrel of the weapon.

At the very top of the mountain is a pointer. The city Yaremche here three and a half, and the legendary Rocks Dovbush - four and a half kilometers.

Getting to the mountain capitals in Yaremche

There are three main tourist routes: across the mountain range, from the suburbs of Yamna (now part of Yaremche) or Dovbush. Is the shortest route from Yamny. It originates from the street Ivan Franko, which goes into the mountain path and takes us to the very top.

Hike the mountain capitals is ideal for novice tourist. All trails have signposts so getting lost is almost impossible.