Hora Durnya, Mountain summit in Zakarpattia Oblast and Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast, Ukraine
Hora Durnya is a mountain summit in the Carpathians reaching 1531 meters, with dense forests covering most of its slopes and vegetation that changes with elevation. The peak sits on the border between two Ukrainian regions, standing in a transition zone between lower valleys and higher mountain terrain.
The mountain became part of Soviet Ukraine after 1946 when Zakarpattia Oblast was incorporated into the USSR. This boundary shift was part of larger territorial changes in the Carpathian region during the post-war period.
Local mountaineering groups maintain traditional climbing routes while preserving regional stories about the peak through generations of Ukrainian mountain communities.
Hikers can reach the summit using marked trails from nearby villages, but proper hiking boots and weather-appropriate clothing are essential. Mountain conditions change quickly, so checking weather forecasts before setting out is important.
The summit marks the exact border between two Ukrainian administrative regions, making it a rare geographical point. Visitors standing on the peak are literally in two places at the same time.
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