Extreme tourist route. Rafting

The Ukrainian Carpathians are not only the most beautiful natural attractions or modern ski resorts, here everyone has the opportunity to try extreme entertainment, going to an exciting rafting on the river Opir. It should be noted that such leisure is a great help to escape from the daily routine and overcome stress. Therefore, if you need this kind of antidepressant, then this tourist route in the Carpathians just right for you!

Mountain river of Skolivshchyna - Opir

If we briefly describe the recently popular location for tourists, then the mountain river Opir is one of the few rivers in the Skoliv region, with a total length of almost 58 km. The width of the channel balances from 50 to 80 meters. According to the complexity of the passage - this is the 2nd category.

The mountain river, excellent for rafting, originates from the village of Lavochnoe, and then confidently meanders through the territory of the natural park Skole Beskids flows into the river Stry.

Rafting on the Opir River

Naturally, the best time for rafting is the spring period, but this does not mean that such an exciting pastime is not available for you in the summer. Therefore, if you have the opportunity and, most importantly, the desire to have a great weekend in the Carpathians, pack a tourist backpack and feel free to go!

Rafting on the mountain river Opir Extreme tourists have long appreciated their positive reviews and recommendations. Therefore, if you are new to this tourist destination, then you should take into account that it is best to plan your rafting in the spring: during this period of the year, the river is full-flowing and allows you to start from the tourist village of Slavske - this is a long route, a completely different situation in the summer season, with shallow water, in this case, the beginning of your rafting will start from the city of Skole - this is a short route, but no less exciting.

It doesn't really matter which a tourist route you prefer, long or short, vivid emotions from the beauties around you are guaranteed - the Opir river has paved its way through the landscape Sinevitsky canyon, and it is known for high cliffs and panoramic views of the surrounding area. But, as people say: it is not worth catching ґav, because the passage of the rapids requires great care and the ability to use an oar.

Continuing your route along the mountain river, you can make a short halt and rest in rafting campsites. In the meantime, while you are gathering your strength to continue the rafting program later, you can supplement your active rest in the Carpathians and visit waterfall Kamenka. The location itself is located between the villages of Kamenka and Dubina, and is also a popular tourist destination of the Skole Beskids National Natural Park.

If you do not intend to finish in Skole and have a great desire to significantly extend the route, then keep your course to Stryi. The duration of the passage will be about 30-40 kilometers, and this is an extra day for your outdoor recreation.

It should be noted that a combined route of this length does not mean that you will have to row all day. On the way there are several rest points where you can have a great rest and organize exciting excursions to the natural and architectural sights of the Lviv region, which are geographically located in the vicinity of the river.

Rafting routes on the Opir River

1. The first route, which is perhaps the most popular, is only 15 kilometers long and starts from the city of Skole, and finishes in the village. Superior Blue-shaped. Difficulty - second category;
2. The second route also has the second category of difficulty and also starts from Skole, but the finish point will be in the village of Rozgirch, and the total length will be 30 kilometers;
3. The third rafting is possible only at a high water level in the mountain river Opir. Start in the village of Slavske, finish with. Superior Blue-shaped. Length 30 km.