Valdaysky National Park, Protected biosphere reserve in Novgorod Oblast, Russia.
The national park extends across 158,500 hectares of diverse terrain, containing 76 lakes, mixed forests, and distinct glacial formations of the Valdai Hills.
The territory belonged to the Novgorod Republic during medieval times, with chronicles mentioning the Ignach Cross where Mongol forces halted their advance in 1238.
The Valday Iversky Monastery, established in 1653, stands as a central religious monument within the park, marking centuries of spiritual traditions.
Visitors can access the park through multiple entry points, with recreational facilities concentrated near Lake Valdayskoye and Lake Seliger for outdoor activities.
The park preserves northern oak forests at their geographic limit, covering 0.1 percent of the total forested area among birch, spruce, and pine trees.
Location: Novgorod Oblast
Inception: 1990
Website: http://valdaypark.ru
GPS coordinates: 58.03258,33.29797
Latest update: May 11, 2025 15:41
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