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FAQFrequently asked questions
What is Bear and how tall is it?
This is a 1737 m high peak in the Gorgan massif, on the Dovbushanka ridge. Administratively - Nadvirnyan district of Ivano-Frankivsk region.
How to get here?
They usually start from the villages of Bystrytsia or Zelena and go uphill. The mountain stands east of Bystrica.
How difficult is the climb?
Depends on the side. The northern slope is steep, with cliffs - it is better not to climb there. The south-eastern and western slopes are gentler and completely passable.
What can be seen from the top and where can you go next?
Nearby there are neighbors - Dovbushanka (1754 m) and Pikun (1657 m), they can be reached by gentle slopes. The very top is littered with stones and overgrown with the same mountain pine.
Is this a protected area?
Yes, the mountain is included in the nature reserve of Gorgana, so behave accordingly - there is no trash here.
