Mount Polonina Carynska is one of the most prominent massifs in Polish part of Bieszczady mountain group. Located between Prowcza(in the West) and Wolosaty(in the East) river valleys, in the very heart of Bieszczady National Park. From North the pass of Przyslup Carynski separates the massif from Mount Magura Stuposianska. From South it is neighbouring with extensive Mount Dzial and further Bieszczady Border Range via Wyznianska pass.
In its 2-kilometre long polonyna summit ridge one can distinguish 4 culminations from which the highest one is Kruhly Wierch reaching altitude of 1297 m asl and offering wide Carpathian panoramas in all directions,
from Ukrainian side even to High Tatra range on western horizon if the visibility conditions are favourable.
Polonia Carynska with its characteristic shape and silhouette remains one fo the symbols of Bieszczady Mountains and the view towards the mountain from serpentines of the road over former Berehy village is one of the most photographed, classical Bieszczady postcard view.
The name of the mountain comes from "Carynskie" non-existing, former Boyko village located on its northern foothills.
Mount Polonina Carynska(February2015)
Mt.Polonina Carynska(non snowy December)
Mt.Polonina Carynska in early spring
Polonina Carynska in May
Getting There
Located in south-eastern corner of Poland, in Subcarpathian/POL: Podkarpackie/ province, Bieszczady mountains are easily accessible by car
and public transport(buses) from the towns of Sanok, Lesko or Ustrzyki Dolne.
The nearest international airport is Rzeszow City. 160 km driving distance(3,5 hours) from there to Ustrzyki Gorne.
Bieszczady polonynas from North
Routes
Polonina Carynska trail
Access from
Marks
Length
(hours)
Elevation gain
(meters)
Remarks
Ustrzyki Górne(E)
red stripe
3
600
Main Beskidy trail, some steep sections
Wyznianska pass(S)
green stripe
1,5
420
The shortest and most popular option,
straight from parking place on the pass
Berehy Górne(W)
red stripe
2,5
550
Main Beskidy trail, some steep sections
Przyslup Caryński pass(N)
green stripe
2
500
Original, scenic and less crowded in the high season
This is Bieszczady National Park area and standard national park rules apply: Hiking allowed only along marked trails, no free camping and fires - in designated places only. Do not disturb wildlife!
During summer season, there is a small fee charged for the entry to Bieszczady National Park, 6-7 zlotys(1,5 $).
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