Zigalga National Park

Located on the Zigalga Ridge of the Southern Ural Mountains, the park encompasses 45,662 hectares of forests, alpine meadows, and mountain tundra landscapes.

The Russian government established Zigalga National Park in November 2019 to preserve the natural ecosystems of the Southern Urals transition between Europe and Siberia.

The territory maintains untouched Ice Age plant communities across different altitude zones, from pine forests to mountain tundra, representing natural Russian heritage.

Visitors can access detailed hiking maps and 3D models to explore the park's seventeen mountains, including Mount Poperechnaya at 1,389 meters elevation.

The park connects two major protected areas along the Southern Urals main ridge: Zyuratkul National Park and South Ural Nature Reserve.

Location: Chelyabinsk Oblast

Inception: November 18, 2019

Part of: national park of Russia

Website: https://zigalga.org

GPS coordinates: 54.59190,58.52330

Latest update: March 11, 2025 22:46