Dwernik Kamień (1004 m a.s.l.) is one of those Bieszczady peaks that quietly wins you over — rocky ridges, an open meadow near the top, and sweeping views that make the climb absolutely worth it. If you are looking for a rewarding hike away from the crowds, this is a brilliant choice.
The summit is made up of three parallel rocky ridges with steep slopes, rising to 992, 1004 and 994 m respectively from south to north. The central and southern tops feature sandstone outcrops that give the place a rugged, wild feel. From the meadow near the highest point you can take in a wide panorama to the south, east and west — Połonina Caryńska, Połonina Wetlińska, Tarnica and Łopiennik all come into view. A shorter ridge to the north leads to the sub-summit of Magura (887 m). Whether you visit in spring green or autumn gold, the atmosphere up here is hard to beat.
How to reach the summit:Local legend says that outlaws once kept stolen cattle and horses in a stable at the col below the highest ridge, ready to be smuggled across to Hungary for sale — a reminder that these mountains have always had stories to tell.