Pikui, Mountain summit in Lviv Oblast, Ukraine.
Description
Pikui is a mountain summit in Lviv Oblast rising to 1408 meters, featuring steep rocky cliffs and distinctive stone formations. Beech forests blanket the slopes and surrounding foothills in thick vegetation.
History
Before 1772, this summit marked the boundary between the Kingdom of Poland and the Kingdom of Hungary. It later became the border between Poland and Czechoslovakia until 1945.
Culture
An obelisk on the summit honors Ivan Franko, reflecting the writer's deep connection to this region. The nearby villages display Boyko traditions through their wooden architecture, embroidered textiles, and local customs that remain part of daily life.
Practical
Multiple marked trails lead to the summit from different starting points, with paths from Husne Vyzhne village marked by yellow stripes. Wear sturdy footwear and bring water, as the climb is steep and rocky in sections.
Did you know?
From the summit, views stretch across four different countries, offering rare perspectives on the borderless landscape. The mountain also preserves sections of old-growth beech forest that form part of a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site.
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