Shyrkovets Swamp

Shyrkovets Swamp is a protected natural site in Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast covering about 12 hectares of waterlogged terrain with shallow pools and marsh vegetation. The site supports several plant species that require wet conditions to survive and grow.

The site received official protection status on October 14, 1975, establishing it as an important natural monument in Ukrainian conservation efforts. This designation aimed to safeguard the wetland and its specialized plant community from future development or damage.

This wetland serves as an educational resource for the region, where visitors can observe how marshes function as natural water storage and support specialized plants. The place allows people to see the relationship between water and vegetation that shapes these habitats.

The site is accessible via the Carpathian tram line that connects Vyhoda and Senechiv, making it easy to reach by rail. Accommodation options are available in nearby Staryi Mizun for visitors planning to spend more time in the area.

Small-fruited cranberries listed in the Red Book of Ukraine grow naturally within this protected wetland, making it one of few places where you can find this rare species. The presence of this plant demonstrates why the site merited official protection from the start.