Bystrinsky Nature Park

The park spans 1,325,000 hectares of mountains, forests, rivers, and volcanic formations, including the Itchinski volcano reaching 3,621 meters in height.

Established in 1995, the park received UNESCO World Heritage designation in 1996 as part of the Volcanoes of Kamchatka conservation initiative.

The territory sustains the traditional lifestyle of Evenki, Koryak, and Itelmen communities who maintain their customs within the park boundaries.

Access to the park requires advance planning due to its remote location, with guided tours available from the villages of Anavgai and Esso.

The park contains numerous thermal springs and serves as a major hibernation ground for brown bears, supporting the largest snow sheep population in Kamchatka.

Location: Kamchatka Peninsula

Location: Kamchatka Krai

Inception: 1995

Website: http://www.bystrinsky-park.com/default.aspx?lang=ru

Part of: Volcanoes of Kamchatka

Website: http://bystrinsky-park.com/default.aspx?lang=ru

GPS coordinates: 56.10000,158.70000

Latest update: March 8, 2025 08:51