Sheep on the Wysoki Wierch summit

In the Pieniny Mountains of southern Poland, sheep have been a part of the cultural landscape for generations. Grazing on the region’s scenic pastures, they play a vital role in maintaining the natural balance of the area’s meadows and slopes. The traditional practice of “redyk” – the spring and autumn seasonal movement of sheep to and from the high pastures – is still observed today and celebrated with local festivals. Sheep farming in Pieniny is closely tied to the heritage of the Goral (highlander) people, who produce local delicacies like oscypek (a smoked sheep cheese) and preserve centuries-old pastoral customs. The sight of flocks dotting the hillsides is both a cultural symbol and a living tradition in this picturesque part of Poland.