Skole Region

The Kamianets Waterfall, one of the most well-known waterfalls in the Lviv region, is nestled in the heart of a national park surrounded by forested slopes. The waterfall has a height difference of 6 meters. It features a single cascade that is divided into two streams by a rock ledge.

Urych Rocks is a natural monument dating back to the IX-XIII centuries. This site was once home to a rock defense complex that served the fortress city of Tustan’. Tustan’ is renowned as one of the most beautiful and picturesque locations in Ukraine. It consists of a ridge of sandstone rocks situated in the heart of the Carpathians. Over the years, the site has hosted various structures, including sanctuaries, an ancient Russian defense complex, a customs house, and a fortress city.

This architectural monument of local significance is located near Skole. Built in the neo-baroque style, the palace and its surrounding park were established by Baron Eugeniusz Kinski in the mid-19th century. In 1886, an Austrian-born individual named Gredel won money at a casino, which allowed him to purchase the palace along with nearby forests. At that time, he was the largest owner of forests in the Skole (Skolivshchyna) region.

The museum features exhibitions spread across three floors and 12 exhibition halls. The collection includes household items from mountain communities, elements of folk crafts, natural charms, the interior of a Boyky house, traditional costumes, ancient icons, embroidered shirts, and old shoes. Additionally, there is a dedicated section showcasing military paraphernalia.

Located near the Kamyanka waterfall, Crane Lake sits at an altitude of 620 meters above sea level. It has an irregular oval shape, measuring about 50 meters in length. The popular name "Dead Lake" likely comes from the fact that it appears devoid of life, with no visible vegetation or animals. However, upon closer inspection, the lake reveals its hidden vitality. In the water, you can find various arthropods, including small, nearly transparent crustaceans, as well as dragonfly larvae moving through the silt.

It is the highest peak of the Skolivski Beskids, standing at 1,268 meters above sea level. The geological formations that compose the mountain are soft and easily weathered, giving the summit a rounded shape. The plant life in the area is particularly interesting, with several species listed as endangered, including members of the cypress family found in the meadowsweet.

The Gurkalo Waterfall is situated on the Velika Richka River, a tributary of the Stryi, approximately 4 kilometers southwest of the road bridge in the center of the village of Korchyna. The waterfall is located at an elevation of 570 meters above sea level. It features a single cascade that is divided by a rock ledge into two streams, one of which flows much more abundantly than the other. The water drops from a height of 5 meters.

The peak of Shovel Mountain rises to 1,211 meters above sea level. In 1944, a 10-day battle occurred here between the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) and the combined German-Hungarian forces. A cross has been erected in memory of the UPA fighters. From the summit, visitors can enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the surrounding mountains and settlements.