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Polonyna Dil

Kryvopillia, Ivano-Frankivsk region, Ukraine
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Shepherds graze cows in the meadow. You can buy dairy products from the shepherds, as well as take part in a master class on its preparation from May to October.
The meadow is located at an altitude of over 950 meters above sea level. It includes almost 50 hectares of alpine pastures. This is one of the nearest meadows in the Verkhovyna district. There are two ways to get there. One of them has a steeper climb, and the other is through a forest with a stream. The journey takes a good 40 minutes. Both children and the elderly can climb. Cattle (cows) are kept in the meadow and traditional dairy products are produced there - fresh and smoked budz, brynza, and butter. Above Polonyna there is a mountain range where you can pick berries, mushrooms, and medicinal herbs to your heart's content.

Tourists come to the Dil mountain meadow in the Verkhovyna district of Ivano-Frankivsk region every day to enjoy fresh cheese and picturesque mountain scenery. The locals call it "the lord's meadow" because the road to the meadow is easy and fast.

Shepherds tell tourists about life in the meadow and treat them to cheese. The cheeses are made in a special separate room. Guests are shown a large 300-liter vat. Fresh milk is poured into it, and gluck, a curdling enzyme made from the stomach of a young calf, is added.

When the milk curdles, it turns into cheese. It is called budz. The cheese is filtered and smoked. The remaining whey is used to make vurda. This kind of cheese is less fatty and is cheaper. Brynza is made from budz.

People mostly go to the meadow on foot. Only horses, UAZs, and URAL or ZIL trucks can drive down the steep road with stones. "Cool" SUVs and cars are left down by the asphalt road.

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Water and shelter nearby

  1. Spring (Kryvopillia, 21)1.7 km · Not verified · 958 m
  2. Spring (Volova, 6)1.7 km · Not verified · 1 149 m
  3. Spring (Volova, 4)2.3 km · Not verified · 1 207 m
  4. Drinking water (Volova)2.3 km · Not verified · 838 m
  5. Spring (Kryvopillia, 22)2.7 km · Not verified · 1 023 m

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Places to stay nearby

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UnderDilHomesteadUnderDilKryvopillia1.2 km from Polonyna DilThe accommodation UnderDil is located in the village of Kryvopillia, just 42 km from the landmark "Vodospad Probiy".Nearby: Kryvopillia Pass 900 mPolonyna Dil 1.2 km6 trailsHotel-Restaurant "Bukov'yan"HotelHotel-Restaurant "Bukov'yan"Kryvopillia2.4 km from Polonyna DilHotel-Restaurant "Bukov'yan" offers a cozy getaway in the Carpathians, far from the hustle and bustle of the city.Nearby: Kryvopillia Pass 800 mPolonyna Dil 2.4 km6 trailsDida's EstateCottageDida's EstateVolova2.5 km from Polonyna DilA modern cottage in the Carpathians for your vacation Located 890 m above sea level in the colorful Hutsul village of VolovaNearby: Polonyna Dil 2.5 kmMt Rotilo 3.1 km5 trailsHomestead "HOVERLYANKA" Vorokhta (near Hoverlyansky Checkpoint)HomesteadHomestead "HOVERLYANKA" Vorokhta (near Hoverlyansky Checkpoint)Vorokhta6.7 km from Polonyna DilSaunaBBQKitchenNearby: Mt Kukul 3.9 kmPolonyna Kukul 4.3 km6 trailsHotel "Yuraya" Vorokhta (near the checkpoint to Hoverla)HotelHotel "Yuraya" Vorokhta (near the checkpoint to Hoverla)Vorokhta6.8 km from Polonyna DilHot tubPoolSaunaNearby: Mt Kukul 3.8 kmPolonyna Kukul 4.2 km6 trailsHomestead "Sosnovyi Dvir" Vorokhta (Tenth Kilometer)HomesteadHomestead "Sosnovyi Dvir" Vorokhta (Tenth Kilometer)Vorokhta6.9 km from Polonyna DilSaunaBBQKitchenNearby: Mt Kukul 3.7 kmPolonyna Kukul 4.1 km5 trails

Trails nearby

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Mykulychyn village, via Mount Khorde, Mount Pozhyzhevska, Mount Hoverla and Mount Kukul to Voronenko villageHardMulti-dayUnmarkedMykulychyn village to Voronenko villagevia Mount Khorde, Mount Pozhyzhevska +2Elevation profile585–2 036 m93 kmascent 4 482 m1.2 km from Polonyna DilEast Carpathian Tourist TrailHardMulti-dayMarkedEast Carpathian Tourist TrailElevation profile635–1 819 m278.1 kmascent 14 105 m1.2 km from Polonyna DilKryvopillia village, via Mount Turkul, Mount Hoverla and Mount Petros to Kvasy villageHardMulti-dayUnmarkedKryvopillia village to Kvasy villagevia Mount Turkul, Mount Hoverla +1Elevation profile535–2 052 m50.5 kmascent 2 989 m1.3 km from Polonyna Dil

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