Skupova (1,579 m a.s.l.) is the highest point of the Krynta-Skupova ridge in the Hryniavy massif of the Ukrainian Carpathians — a rewarding summit that feels genuinely off the beaten track. Steep forested slopes give way to open alpine meadows, and the summit panorama is simply outstanding.
The mountain's character shifts with the seasons: lush green polonyny in summer, golden hues in autumn, and a deep blanket of snow in winter. The slopes are steep on almost every side, with only the northern face easing gently into a ridge that stretches toward Mount Roztitska (1,513.7 m). From the top, you can take in the Pneve ridge to the south with the Chyvchyny massif behind it, the famous Chornohora range to the west and northwest, and the ridges of the Pokuttia-Bukovyna Carpathians to the north. On the western slopes, look out for the scenic rock cluster known as 'Uhorske Kaminnia' — a fascinating pile of boulders well worth a short detour.
How to reach the summitA small stream called Kiekacza rises on the southwestern slopes of Skupova and flows down as a left tributary of the Bilyi Cheremosh river — a quiet reminder that this summit feeds the valleys far below.