Vyzhnytsia National Nature Park

Beech and fir forests, waterfalls and gorges in Ukraine's Bukovinian Carpathians

Forests cover more than 95% of this park, mostly fir-beech, with trees reaching 40 m. The Cheremosh side is cut by cliffs, waterfalls and gorges, while the Siret side has softer ridges and broad valleys.

1Cheremosh river valleySteep slopes, scenic cliffs, waterfalls and gorges on the more dissected western side.

3VyzhnytsiaTown first mentioned in 1501, with churches, a former synagogue and a college of applied arts.

Things to do

On footHike the restored trails, including the popular "Stone Ring Park", "On Thick strands" and "God knows" routes
HeritageVisit the Nature Museum in the village of Zeleniv
Try thisCall at the environmental and educational centre in Berehomet
On footWalk through the town of Vyzhnytsia to see its churches and the former synagogue

Ukraine · South-western Ukraine Est. 1995 Size 112 km² Protected area category: IUCN II

Also worth seeing

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Smydovatyi ridge
The southern ridge reaching middle elevations of 1000 m or more.

Where it is

Official website ↗ Open in Google Maps ↗ Trails on Komoot ↗ Trails on Wikiloc ↗