Babyn
Kosiv district · Ivano-Frankivsk region
Babyn is a settlement in the Carpathian region of Ukraine. Location: Kosiv district, Ivano-Frankivsk region. Worth seeing nearby: Sokolsky Ridge — 3 km; Yavorivska Niagara waterfall — 4 km; Hutsul Grazhda Folk Art Centre, Yavoriv — 4 km. The nearest peaks: Mount Mykhalkova (Kosiv) — 812 m; Mount Ostry (Ostra) — 584 m; Mount Sopka (Stizhky, Zinyakov top). — 620 m. Hiking trails close by: Mount Ostryi – Mount Mykhalkiv (blue trail); Mount Ostryi – Mount Mykhalkiv (yellow trail). There are places to stay here and nearby, from guest houses to hotels.
Below: places to stay, sights, trails and peaks nearby, the weather and answers to frequent questions.
What's nearby
What to visit
Landmarks, museums and places of interest near Babyn.
NatureSokolsky RidgeSokolivka2.7 km from the centreSokilsky Ridge is located between the villages of Velykyi Rozhyn in Kosiv district and Tyudiv. It is a rocky cliff, the height of the cliffs reaches 100 meters and the...
WaterfallYavorivska Niagara waterfallYavoriv3.7 km from the centreThe waterfall, or rather a cascade of waterfalls, is located on the bed of the Bedzvinnii stream and is situated between the Zapidok (Selo 1 village) and Prochert ...
Crafts & workshopsHutsul Grazhda Folk Art Centre, YavorivYavoriv4 km from the centreThe village of Yavoriv near Kosiv is known as the capital of Hutsul lizhnyk weaving. Woollen blankets are woven in almost every other house here, and in summer...
WaterfallYavorivskyi Huk waterfallYavoriv4.3 km from the centreYavorivskyi Huk is a 6-meter-highcascading waterfall, a geological natural monument of local importance in Ukraine.
NatureNational Nature Park "Hutsulshchyna" KosivKosiv4.7 km from the centreNational Nature Park "Hutsulshchyna" is located within the Kosiv District of Ivano-Frankivsk region in the forested part of the Pokutsk-Bukovynian Carpathians.
MuseumHome Museum of Women's Jewelry, KosivKosiv5.1 km from the centreIn small Kosovo, with a population of just over 9,000 people, there are more than a dozen museums related to ethnography, folk traditions, crafts and art.Craft nearby
All craft places
Koliby & Hutsul cuisineKoliba Restaurant, SokolivkaSokolivka3.6 km from the centreKolyba Restaurant in Sokolivka is a genuine Hutsul koliba by the main Kosiv–Verkhovyna road, above the mountain river Rybnytsia.
Koliby & Hutsul cuisineBabai Restaurant, YavorivYavoriv3.7 km from the centreBabai Restaurant is one of the best-known roadside eateries of the Hutsul region. It stands in the village of Yavoriv (Ryvni hamlet), Kosiv district, right by the...
Craft shopsFiraworkshop author ceramics studio-shop, KosivKosiv5 km from the centreFiraworkshop is a creative studio of author ceramics in Kosiv, at 213 Nezalezhnosti Street, where you can both buy finished pieces and try working with clay yourself.
Markets & fairsKosiv Market (Smodnyansky Market), KosivKosiv5.1 km from the centreKosiv (Smodnyansky) Market in Ivano-Frankivsk region is a treasure trove of folk traditions, a corner of Hutsulshchyna that tourists and guests should definitely visit...
Craft shopsChichka shop of Hutsul handicrafts, KosivKosiv5.6 km from the centreChichka is a shop of contemporary handmade Hutsul goods in the very centre of Kosiv, at 76 Nezalezhnosti Street.
Crafts & workshopsKosiv Painted Ceramics Masterclass, KosivKosiv6.1 km from the centreYellow deer, green birds, riders and flowers on a warm white background — Kosiv painted ceramics are recognisable at a glance.Where to stay
Hotels, sadybas and cottages in and around Babyn.
HotelBaika Spa ResortKosiv3.9 km from the centrePoolSaunaBBQNearby: Mt Sopka . 500 mKosivskyi Huk Waterfall 1.4 km8 trailsfrom 2 800 UAH per night
CottageKhata RybakaKosiv4 km from the centreBBQParkingWi‑FiNearby: Kosivskyi Huk Waterfall 500 mCity Banske Lake 1.2 km8 trailsfrom 960 UAH per night
HotelVilla DarosoKosiv4.2 km from the centrePoolJacuzziBBQNearby: Kosivskyi Huk Waterfall 600 mCity Banske Lake 1.2 km8 trailsfrom 1 300 UAH per night
HotelVilla DiolaKosiv4.5 km from the centrePoolSPABBQNearby: Kosivskyi Huk Waterfall 600 mCity Banske Lake 1000 m8 trailsfrom 1 430 UAH per night
HotelZhyvytsiaKosiv5.6 km from the centreSaunaBBQParkingNearby: City Banske Lake 500 mKosivskyi Huk Waterfall 1.1 km8 trailsfrom 960 UAH per night
HotelPysankaKosiv5.9 km from the centreHot tubPoolBBQNearby: City Banske Lake 2.1 kmKosivskyi Huk Waterfall 2.3 km6 trailsfrom 780 UAH per nightTrails nearby
All trails
EasyOne-dayMarkedMount Ostryi Mount Mykhalkiv (blue trail)Elevation profile477–700 m3.4 kmascent 274 m≈ 1.5 h walking2.4 km from the centre
ModerateOne-dayMarkedMount Ostryi Mount Mykhalkiv (yellow trail)Elevation profile382–812 m7.7 kmascent 652 m≈ 3 h walking2.5 km from the centre
EasyOne-dayMarkedMount Mykhalkiv loop trailElevation profile385–817 m6.4 kmascent 605 m≈ 3 h walking2.6 km from the centrePeaks nearby
All peaks
PeakMount Mykhalkova (Kosiv)Kosivaltitude 812 m2.7 km from the centre2 trails to the topMount Mykhalkova (Mykhalkiv), with a height of 812 meters, is part of the Pokuttya Carpathians. The highest point of the city of Kosiv and the village of Horod.
PeakMount Ostry (Ostra)Kosivaltitude 584 m3.5 km from the centre2 trails to the topThe mountain offers wonderful views of the entire Kosiv. The descent is steep, and autumn is magical here.
PeakMount Sopka (Stizhky, Zinyakov top).Kosivaltitude 620 m4.3 km from the centre2 trails to the topStizhki (620 meters) offers a panoramic view of the city of Kosiv. The mountain is covered with forests - beech, spruce, fir, and in the more holy places - sycamore.