Dovbush rocks are a natural wonder located in Ukraine's Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast known for their unique rock formations named after the legendary folk hero Oleksa Dovbush. The rocks feature interesting shapes like a sail rock, a rolly-poly rock, a lion rock, and a bird rock within a magical beech forest. While a day trip to Dovbush rocks does not require strenuous hiking, visitors should be careful around the dangerous areas of the rocky terrain.

1. Adventurous Carpathians
Dovbush rocks
By Sergii Nazarchuk
form 8-v
“Troyeschyna” Gymnasium
2015

2. I want to tell you about one of the most interesting places in
Ukraine. These are Dovbush rocks. I was there two years ago.

3. Dovbush rocks are a fascinating combination of natural
wonders and man-made creations located in Ukraine’s
Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast.

4. These rocks are named in honor of the legendary folk hero
Oleksa Dovbush. According to the legend, his gold was
hidden somewhere under the rocks.

5. Oleksa Dovbush is compared with a famous English
folklore character – Robin Hood.

6. The rocks lay in the beech forest. In the sunshine days the
forest turns into a magical place.

7. A Sail rock

8. A Van'ka-Vstan'ka (Roly-Poly) rock

9. A lion rock

10. A bird rock

11. There are many interesting places in the rocks, such as a
gorge, through which you can squeeze only if you are in
good physical shape.

12. A trip to Dovbush Rocks is a good idea for travelers who
want to spend one day at the mountains without long hikes
and extra physical efforts.

13. You will get a lot of pleasant emotions while hiking and
jumping from rock to rock.

14. Many places on the rocks are quite dangerous, be very
careful!