Polonyna Lazok

Carpathian Mountains - one of the most beautiful places in Europe. Mountain peaks here are replaced by ravines and cliffs, and sometimes spill over into spacious meadows. Polonyna Lazok - one of the most popular among tourists. Many routes pass through it.

Data on the meadow

Polonyna Lazok lay flat blade between the mountains Arshechnaya and bruises. They protect against wind and frost. The length of the meadows is less than 1 kilometer. Among the vegetation is represented mainly by grasses. From late spring to mid summer here collect some herbs. Polonyna Lazok slightly tilted to the southeast.

Locals use the meadow for grazing sheep and goats. The tourists loved this place as a parking lot. After descending from Arshechnoy mountains where you can camp, eat and rest before the next lift. Many hiking trails lead you to it here. Through Lazok is the route to the mountain bruises.

In the meadow you can find places where oil is extracted. This area is rich in oil resources.

Legend of polonine Lazok

About this polonine goes to people several legends. One of them tells the story of a great love story of a shepherd and the daughter of a wealthy merchant. More interesting details about the place you will be able to learn from your guide. Choose a tour in the Carpathians, including through the meadow Lazok, here.

How to get to the meadow

The best way to get to the meadows as part of a tour group. Separate overcome the mountain route is dangerous, especially for tourists without skills. Most of the route starts from the city of Ivano-Frankivsk or Yaremche.