Makovytsia (Ukrainian: Маковиця; Polish: Makowica[1]) is a mountain within the Gorgany mountain range, in Ukraine's Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast. It has a height of 984 m (3,228 ft), and is located near the city of Yaremche.[2]
| Makovytsia | |
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| Elevation | 984 m (3,228 ft) |
| Coordinates | 48°27′04″N 24°35′27″E / 48.45111°N 24.59083°E |
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  Makovytsia Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast, Ukraine  Makovytsia Makovytsia (Ukraine) | |
| Parent range | Gorgany |
Makovytsia is part of the Carpathian National Nature Park.[3] A campsite is located on the mountain, but it does not have hot water.[4] There are two trails on the mountain; the first is a 9 km (5.6 mi) hiking trail on the mountain, known as "Dovbush's Trail" after folk hero Oleksa Dovbush,[2] while the second is a shorter trail, starting as part of Yaremche's Ivan Franko Street and passing by a local chapel and homes.[5]
According to local legend, Makovytsia was the site of a pre-Christian temple where sacrifices were conducted. A wooden cross, as well as a statue of the Mary, mother of Jesus and two angels, has been erected on the mountain with the intention of warding off evil spirits.[5]