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Mountain/Rock |
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Lat/Lon:
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49.13486°N / 22.60909°E |
Activities:
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Hiking |
Season:
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Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
Elevation:
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4255 ft / 1297 m |
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Overview
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 |
Polonina Carynska map
Red Tape
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 $).
Bieszczady Mountain Rescue service, emergency phone number: 601 100 300
When to Climb
All seasons. Hiking and backcountry skiing in winter.Summer season(July, August) usually crowdy in recent years, especially during weekends.
The most recommendable time for visit: Late September/October as the Bieszczady beech woodland turn into all shades of golden colours.
Live webcams in Bieszczady and other mountain groups of Poland
Accommodation & Camping
Two, opened all year round, mountain refuges in direct neighbourhood of the mountain:Koliba refuge on Przyslup Carynski pass on the northern side
Bacowka pod Mala Rawka refuge on the southern side
More accomodation possibilities in nearby Ustrzyki Gorne village. Hotel, guesthouses and private houses. A few grocery shops and restaurant.
The nearest campsite is at Berezki.
Przyslup Carynski refuge
Bieszczady National Park by Lukzem from Summitpost.
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