Menczył (1008 m a.s.l.) is one of the most intriguing peaks in the Western Bieszczady — sitting right on the Polish-Ukrainian border, its name comes from the Wallachian language and simply means 'hill'. This is a place where untamed nature sets the rules and human visitors are rare by design.
The massif features three summits: the main and highest peak on the Polish side, a second summit sitting directly on the state border, and a third one already on Ukrainian territory. The terrain is varied and dramatic — steep northern and southern slopes contrast with a gentler ridge descending westward toward the Beskid Pass (785 m a.s.l.). On the Polish side you'll find open glades scattered across the slopes, glowing beautifully in summer light. The Wołosatka stream flows around the northern foot of the mountain, while the southern slopes drain toward the Black Sea — making this one of those rare ridges where waters flow toward opposite ends of the continent.
How to reach the summitThe name 'Menczył' is a linguistic trace left by Wallachian shepherds who roamed these mountains for centuries — a living reminder that the Bieszczady were once a vibrant multicultural borderland.