Menchul

Mount Menchul reaches an elevation of 1998 meters and features steep slopes covered with alpine meadows in the southeastern Carpathian Mountains.

The mountain's name derives from Romanian language 'munteul', reflecting the historical connections between Ukrainian and Romanian mountain communities in this region.

Local shepherds maintain traditional practices of seasonal grazing on Menchul's slopes, continuing centuries-old pastoral traditions of the Carpathian Mountains.

Hiking routes to Menchul's summit start from the villages of Bystrets and Dzembronia, with marked trails leading through the Carpathian National Nature Park.

The summit serves as a research location for the Ivan Franko National University, hosting studies of alpine ecosystems and geological formations.

Elevation above the sea: 1,998 m

GPS coordinates: 48.09065,24.59555

Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:06