Cheremosh National Nature Park

Spruce forests and varied geology in the Carpathians of Chernivtsi Oblast

Spruce forest covers 80% of this park, laid over an unusually varied geology of metamorphic shale, grano-diorites, carbonates and a limestone massif with caves and a mine. Mountain meadows, lakes and rivers are interspersed, and the park is especially known for its mountain wildflowers.

3White Cheremosh RiverUpper reaches protected in Putil Forest for their geological sites and landforms.

Things to do

  • On footHike the park's trails through the spruce forest in Bukovina
  • By bikeRide the mountain biking trails
  • Try thisFollow the upper reaches of the White Cheremosh River in the Putil Forest area
  • Try thisJoin a ranger-led tour to learn about the park's ecology
White Cheremosh River
White Cheremosh River
Ukraine · Chernivtsi Est. 2009 Size 71 km² Protected area category: IUCN II

Also worth seeing

  1. 1

    Black Dil Nature Reserve

    Geological reserve with shale, grano-diorites, carbonates and sedimentary rock side by side.
  2. 2

    Marmaros Crystalline Massif

    A limestone mountain with caves and a mine.

Where it is