Cable car to polonyna Borzhava and lake Synevyr

Ascend, by the chairlift, to the Gemba mountain and enjoy the views of one of the most beautiful and largest valleys of the Ukrainian Carpathians, Polonyna Borzhava. Time stops here. It is a great way to relax you from the pace of urban life and leave you refreshed.

Between the town of Mizhhirya and the village of Synevyr, at an altitude of 793 meters, there is a real “gateway” to the heart of Carpathian magic – the Synevyr National Nature Park! Here, the Carpathians show their true colors: wild, majestic, boundless. The serpentine road confidently winds through dense spruce forests, leading to observation points where the panorama of the Gorgan mountain ranges and the Borzhava polonyna takes your breath away. Your gaze glides over the waves of green mountains to the horizon, and every turn is a new frame that you want to capture in your memory. This is where the road to the Carpathian pearl begins — Synevyr, the largest mountain lake in Ukraine, known as the “Sea Eye of the Carpathians.” At the top of the pass, there is an observation deck — a great location for enchanting photos, coffee, and deep breaths. Nearby are local markets with Carpathian teas, honey, souvenirs, and kolyba huts with the aroma of Carpathian dishes. The pass sounds different at any time of the year: in spring — with an explosion of lush greenery, in summer — with endless blue distances, in autumn — with frenzied gold and crimson, in winter — with the silence of snow-covered fairy-tale forests. The Mizhhirya Pass is not just a road in the mountains. It is the feeling of the start of a great adventure, the anticipation of meeting one of the most beautiful places in the Carpathians!  

The soul of the Ukrainian Carpathians, a place where nature speaks the language of silence, depth, and legends. Located at an altitude of about 989 meters above sea level among the centuries-old spruce trees of the Synevyr National Nature Park, it impresses with its scale and mystical beauty. The crystal clear water changes shades from deep blue to emerald, reflecting the sky and mountains, and in the center of the lake stands a small island — precisely that "pupil" that gives Synevyr its nickname, the Sea Eye of the Carpathians. According to scientific data, the lake was formed over 10,000 years ago as a result of a powerful landslide that blocked the stream bed, creating one of the most famous natural symbols of Ukraine.But Synevyr is not only geography, but also an emotion that overwhelms you. According to legend, the lake was created from the tears of the count's daughter Syn and the shepherd Vir, and this love story adds a special sensuality and magic to the place. At any time of the year, the lake has its own unique atmosphere: in spring, it is filled with light and mirror-like reflections; in summer, it offers coolness and tranquility; in autumn, it bursts with the gold and crimson of the forests; and in winter, it turns into a fairy-tale ice silence. A walk along the wooden paths around Synevyr is an immersion into the living history of the Carpathians, a magical moment of pause and inner rejuvenation!

The Rehabilitation Center of the Brown Bear with an area of 12 hectares is located on the territory of the Synevyr National Nature Park. Due to human activities, this largest predator of Ukraine is on the verge of extinction and needs special treatment. The center was established to rehabilitate brown bear individuals who were abused or became victims of natural disasters and to restore their population in their natural habitat.