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Polonyna Radul

Shybene, Zelenne, Ivano-Frankivsk region, Ukraine
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The Radul meadow is located within the Marmarosh Massif. It is located almost at the border with Romania.Shepherds keep sheep and cows in themeadow. In summer, a cheese dairy works here. The Radul meadow is a unique authentic corner of wildlife in the Carpathians, where ancient customs and culture have been preserved. One of the most popular hiking routes, the Marmarosh Ridge route, or as it is sometimes called "From Pop to Pop", passes through the meadow. Next to the meadow, right on the Romanian border, is the famous Stig peak.


The Radul meadow is known for its clean air, beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, and rich flora. On the meadow, you can find various types of herbaceous and shrubby plants, such as daisies, heather, blueberries, and others. It is not easy to get here, as the meadow is located far from roads and villages. The nearest settlements are the village of Luhy and the village of Shybene.

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Water and shelter nearby

  1. Spring on Polonyna Radul200 m · Not verified · 1 470 m
  2. Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Radul200 m · Standing · 1 490 m
  3. Spring below Mount Shchavnyk (2)1.4 km · Not verified · 1 379 m
  4. Hut on Mount Shchivnyk1.5 km · Not verified · 1 389 m
  5. Spring below Mount Shchavnyk1.5 km · Weak flow · 1 387 m
  6. Spring below Mount Stih (21)1.5 km · Not verified · 1 486 m
  7. Spring below Mount Stih (20)2.1 km · Not verified · 1 485 m
  8. Hut on Polonyna Rehieska Velyka2.1 km · Not verified · 1 514 m

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Places to stay nearby

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U Vasylia IvanovichaHotelU Vasylia IvanovichaVerkhovyna15 km from Polonyna RadulBBQParkingWi‑FiNearby: Museum of Hutsul embroidery 2.0 kmMt Rozticka 3.7 km2 trailsfrom 700 UAH per nightPid Vukhatym KamenemHotelPid Vukhatym KamenemDzembronia15 km from Polonyna RadulHot tubBBQParkingNearby: Polonyna Psarivka 2.3 kmMt Smotrych 4.5 km33 trailsfrom 1 210 UAH per nightBilyi SlonHotelBilyi SlonDzembronia18 km from Polonyna RadulSaunaBBQParkingNearby: Polonyna Krinta 2.2 kmMuseum of Hutsul life 3.9 km31 trailsfrom 2 800 UAH per night

Trails nearby

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Shybene village, via Mount Stih, Mount Reheska and Mount Kopylash to Shybene villageHardMulti-dayShybene village loopvia Mount Stih, Mount Reheska +1Elevation profile847–1 571 m32.2 kmascent 897 m≈ 10 h walkingunder 1 km from Polonyna RadulDilove village, via Mount Pip Ivan Marmaroskyi, Mount Mika-Mare, Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi and Mount Hoverla to Lazeshchyna villageHardMulti-dayMarkedDilove village to Lazeshchyna villagevia Mount Pip Ivan Marmaroskyi, Mount Mika-Mare +2Elevation profile346–2 028 m88.8 kmascent 4 096 munder 1 km from Polonyna RadulDilove village, via Mount Pip Ivan Marmaroskyi, Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi, Mount Hoverla and Mount Kukul to VorokhtaHardMulti-dayDilove village to Vorokhtavia Mount Pip Ivan Marmaroskyi, Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi +2Elevation profile363–2 061 m88.1 kmascent 5 274 munder 1 km from Polonyna Radul

Nearby attractions

Mount RadulPeakMount RadulKhutir Burkutaltitude 1 598 m · Marmarosh range1 km from Polonyna RadulRadul is a 1,598 m summit in the Marmarosh Massif, where the Hutsul Alps meet the Chyvchyn Mountains. It stands about a kilometre north of Stih (1,653 m), which...Polonyna "Shchavnyk" (Yavirnyk)Mountain meadowPolonyna "Shchavnyk" (Yavirnyk)Yavirnyk (Shybene)altitude 1 600 m · Chornohora range2.7 km from Polonyna RadulThe Shchavnyk meadow is located on the Chornohora ridge at an altitude of 1600 meters above sea level.Lake MaricheykaLakeLake MaricheykaYavirnyk (Shybene)8.4 km from Polonyna RadulLake Maricheyka is one of the most picturesque high-altitude glacial lakes in the Carpathians, located on the northeastern slope of Mount Shuryn, in the Chornohora...

Craft nearby

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ZRUB Ethno Restaurant, IltsiKoliby & Hutsul cuisineZRUB Ethno Restaurant, IltsiIltsi23 km from Polonyna RadulZRUB Ethno Restaurant is a new log-built home of Hutsul cooking in the village of Iltsi, on the edge of Verkhovyna, the town often called the Hutsul capital.Kopalnia Bryndzy cheese shop and tasting, VerkhovynaCraft shopsKopalnia Bryndzy cheese shop and tasting, VerkhovynaVerkhovyna25 km from Polonyna RadulKopalnia Bryndzy (“The Brynza Mine”) is a small farm cheese shop with a tasting room on the edge of Verkhovyna, in the valley of the Zhabievskyi stream.Verkhovyna Brewery at the Pyvovar Motel, VerkhovynaCraft beer & breweriesVerkhovyna Brewery at the Pyvovar Motel, VerkhovynaVerkhovyna25 km from Polonyna RadulVerkhovyna Brewery operates at the Pyvovar motel on the approach to Verkhovyna, the Hutsul capital of the Carpathians.Art Ethno-Sadyba “Tsikava Sadyba”, VerkhovynaEthno parks & homesteadsArt Ethno-Sadyba “Tsikava Sadyba”, VerkhovynaVerkhovyna27 km from Polonyna RadulTsikava Sadyba («The Curious Estate») is a private art homestead in the very centre of Verkhovyna that local housewife and artist Oksana Susiak has been shaping since...Torhovyshche Souvenir Market, VerkhovynaMarkets & fairsTorhovyshche Souvenir Market, VerkhovynaVerkhovyna27 km from Polonyna RadulTorhovyshche is a modern souvenir market right in the centre of Verkhovyna, the capital of the mountain Hutsul region.Rozental Eco-Farm and Cheese Dairy, KvasyEco farmsRozental Eco-Farm and Cheese Dairy, KvasyKvasy28 km from Polonyna RadulBeer and cider are brewed here, sheep's-milk ice cream is made, and in the Vaskul area above the village sits the Rozental eco-farm and cheese dairy.