Menchul

Menchul is a mountain summit in the Chornohora range with steep slopes covered in alpine meadows. The peak sits within the Carpathian National Nature Park in the southeastern mountain region.

The name originates from the Romanian word 'munteul', reflecting the historical ties between Ukrainian and Romanian mountain communities in this region. This linguistic connection reveals how different peoples coexisted in the Carpathian mountains for centuries.

The alpine meadows remain an active part of village life, where shepherds continue moving their herds seasonally across the slopes as they have for centuries. This daily interaction between people and the land shapes how locals relate to this mountain today.

Hiking trails to the summit begin from the villages of Bystrets and Dzembronia with clearly marked routes through the protected nature park. Visitors should be prepared for steep terrain and wear suitable footwear.

Researchers from Ivan Franko National University conduct alpine ecosystem studies on the summit. This scientific work makes the mountain an active research location for understanding Carpathian highlands.

Elevation above the sea: 1,998 m

GPS coordinates: 48.09065,24.59555

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:06