Dniester Canyon National Nature Park

Ukraine's largest canyon along the middle Dniester in Ternopil Oblast

The Dniester follows a 100 km canyon through forest-steppe in western Ukraine, the largest canyon in the country. Over 50 significant caves cut in travertine include Optymistychna (230 km) and Ozerna (105 km), two of the longest caves in the world.

1Dzhurynskyi waterfallThe largest waterfall in Ukraine, inside the park.
2Optymistychna CaveAt 230 km, one of the longest caves in the world.
3Ozerna CaveA 105 km cave cut in travertine rock.

Things to do

  • On footWalk the tourist trails along the Dniester Canyon
  • HeritageVisit Dzhurynskyi, the largest waterfall in Ukraine
  • Try thisExplore the local park sites, historical monuments and natural attractions open to the public within the park
Dzhurynskyi waterfall
Dzhurynskyi waterfall
Optymistychna Cave
Optymistychna Cave
Ozerna Cave
Ozerna Cave

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Ukraine · Western Ukraine Est. 2010 Size 108 km² Protected area category: IUCN II

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