Synevyr
Lake Mountain lake and national park in Zakarpattia
A mountain lake in Zakarpattia Oblast set amid Carpathian beech forest; Synevyr draws hikers to its shoreline trails, nearby guesthouses and regional wooden churches.
Synevyr refers to the mountain lake located in Zakarpattia Oblast in the Ukrainian Carpathians. It is the largest lake in the Ukrainian Carpathians and lies within a forested mountain setting.
The lake is part of the Carpathian National Nature Park and is a popular local destination for visitors to the region for short hikes and nature viewing. Surrounding terrain is typical Carpathian mixed forest and montane meadow.
Formed by natural geological processes, the lake and immediate surroundings are managed for conservation and low-impact tourism. It is located near the village of Synevyrska Poliana in western Ukraine.
- Significance: The largest mountain lake in the Ukrainian Carpathians and a central feature of the local protected area.
How to Get to Synevyr #
Synevyr is about 40-50 km from the town of Khust; regional buses and minibuses (marshrutkas) run from Khust and Mizhhirya to the park entrance. Private car or organised tours from Uzhhorod or Lviv are common choices.
Tips for Visiting Synevyr #
- Arrive early to walk the boardwalk to the lake before tour buses arrive.
- Bring a waterproof layer - winds can whip up on the lake and fog rolls in quickly.
- Visit the small local ethnographic stalls around the park entrance for smoked cheese (brynza) and local honey.
Best Time to Visit Synevyr #
Best in summer for easy access and in early autumn for dramatic color and fewer crowds.
Weather & Climate near Synevyr #
Synevyr's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -9°C to 17°C. Abundant rainfall (1316 mm/year), wettest in June.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (169 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (168 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -7°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
