Polonyna Shchivka
There are many picturesque places in Ukraine. One of these places is the Shchivka meadow.
Information about the meadow
The Shchivka meadow has a very good location. Its length is about 700 meters, it has a slight slope, which protects it from strong winds and other weather conditions. The Shchivka meadow is surrounded by coniferous forest. In summer, locals graze their cattle here. It is from this place that a stunning view of the Gorgany mountain range opens up. There is also a small wooden house (kolyba) that serves as a shelter for shepherds. Tourists often spend the night in this building.
Getting there.
You can get to the city of Yaremche from Ivano-Frankivsk. Then you have a long way to go on foot. It is advisable to find an experienced guide to avoid getting lost in the dense Carpathian forest. The Shchivka meadow is located near Mount Synyachka. Nearby there is another meadow where you can rest or spend the night (if your hike lasts several days) - the Lazok meadow. If you are walking in the vicinity of Yaremche, be sure to visit the Probiy and Maiden's Tears waterfalls, as well as the local souvenir market.
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Water and shelter nearby
- Shepherds' hut on Polonyna Shchivka120 m · Not verified · 1 173 m
- Spring on Polonyna Shchivka (4)150 m · Not verified · 1 191 m
- Spring on Polonyna Shchivka (5)150 m · Not verified · 1 184 m
- Cabin on Polonyna Shchivka250 m · Not verified · 1 214 m
- Spring on Polonyna Shchivka (6)350 m · Not verified · 1 202 m
- Suvy spring440 m · Not verified · 1 137 m
- Spring on Polonyna Shchivka550 m · Not verified · 1 134 m
- Spring on Polonyna Shchivka (2)610 m · Not verified · 1 147 m
- Spring on Polonyna Shchivka (7)640 m · Not verified · 1 090 m
- Spring on Polonyna Shchivka (3)790 m · Not verified · 1 158 m
- Spring (Yaremche, 3)1.3 km · Not verified · 972 m
- Spring (Yaremche)1.4 km · Not verified · 988 m
- Yalytsia spring1.5 km · Not verified · 937 m
- Vabrianka headwaters spring1.6 km · Not verified · 993 m
- Spring “Vabrianka”1.6 km · Not verified · 973 m
- Spring (Yaremche, 6)2 km · Not verified · 1 060 m
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Places to stay nearby
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HotelNebokrayYaremche4.4 km from Polonyna ShchivkaPoolSaunaBBQNearby: Probiy waterfall 1.2 kmDovbush trail in Yaremche 2.2 km31 trailsfrom 1 000 UAH per night
HotelBurkutYaremche4.4 km from Polonyna ShchivkaBBQParkingWi‑FiNearby: Probiy waterfall 1.1 kmDovbush trail in Yaremche 2.2 km31 trailsfrom 880 UAH per night
HotelU MarichkyYaremche4.5 km from Polonyna ShchivkaBBQParkingWi‑FiNearby: Probiy waterfall 1.3 kmDovbush trail in Yaremche 2.2 km31 trailsfrom 1 370 UAH per night
HotelKraievydYaremche4.5 km from Polonyna ShchivkaSaunaBBQParkingNearby: Probiy waterfall 1.4 kmDovbush trail in Yaremche 2.1 km31 trailsfrom 3 000 UAH per night
CottagePerfectYaremche4.6 km from Polonyna ShchivkaBBQParkingWi‑FiNearby: Probiy waterfall 1.2 kmDovbush trail in Yaremche 2.1 km31 trailsfrom 4 550 UAH per night
HotelKhovankaYaremche4.7 km from Polonyna ShchivkaPoolSaunaBBQNearby: Probiy waterfall 1.6 kmDovbush trail in Yaremche 2.1 km31 trailsfrom 1 700 UAH per nightTrails nearby
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ModerateTwo-dayMarkedYaremche loopvia Mount SyniachkaElevation profile633–1 400 m16.8 kmascent 797 m≈ 6 h walkingunder 1 km from Polonyna Shchivka
HardTwo-dayMarkedDora village to Yaremchevia Mount Syniachka, the Chornohorytsia ridgeElevation profile480–1 400 m22.5 kmascent 1 045 m≈ 7.5 h walkingunder 1 km from Polonyna Shchivka
HardTwo-dayMarkedDora village loopvia Mount Bilyi Kamin, Mount SyniachkaElevation profile488–1 400 m23 kmascent 961 m≈ 7.5 h walkingunder 1 km from Polonyna ShchivkaNearby attractions
PeakMount SinyachkaYaremchealtitude 1 400 m · Gorgany range1.8 km from Polonyna Shchivka10 trails to the topMount Sinyachka is a 1400-meter peak in the Gorgan mountain range of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the Nadvirna district of Ivano-Frankivsk region.
Mountain meadowPolonyna LazokNadvirna districtaltitude 1 260 m2.5 km from Polonyna ShchivkaThe Lazok meadow near the city of Yaremche is quite popular among tourists. Many hiking trails start from here, and you can also spend the night here if the hike is...
WaterfallWaterfall Maiden's Tears, YaremcheYaremche3.6 km from Polonyna ShchivkaMaiden's Tears is a waterfall in the Ukrainian Carpathians (Gorgany massif). It is located within the Yaremche City Council of Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast, west of the city...Craft nearby
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Wildlife parks & animal farmsCarpathian National Park Enclosure Farm, YaremcheYaremche4.7 km from Polonyna ShchivkaThe Enclosure Farm of the Carpathian National Nature Park is a small wildlife park on the edge of Yaremche where you can see animals of the Carpathian forests up close.
Koliby & Hutsul cuisineVedmezha Hora Koliba, YaremcheYaremche4.8 km from Polonyna ShchivkaVedmezha Hora koliba in Yaremche (“Bear Mountain”) is a family restaurant that has long been one of the town’s most popular food addresses.
Theme parksGedzio Park of Legends, YaremcheYaremche5.1 km from Polonyna ShchivkaGedzio Park of Legends is a fairy-tale theme park in Yaremche, a few steps from the Probiy waterfall. It is designed as the imaginary settlement of Obinor, home to...
Adventures & attractionsRope jumping at Probiy waterfall, YaremcheYaremche5.1 km from Polonyna ShchivkaRope jumping at the Probiy waterfall is the loudest adrenaline thrill in Yaremche. The Active Day team runs jumps right above the rocky canyon of the Prut, a few dozen...
Horse ridingHorse Trails from Kamianyi Dvir Cottage, YaremcheYaremche5.3 km from Polonyna ShchivkaBesides accommodation, the Kamianyi Dvir (“Stone Yard”) cottage on Hrushevskoho Street in Yaremche is known for its horse rides.
Markets & fairsHutsul souvenir market, YaremcheYaremche5.4 km from Polonyna ShchivkaYaremche is undoubtedly the center of Hutsul crafts, and everyone knows it. The Hutsuls are an ancient and at the same time interesting ethnic group of Ukrainians...







