Kozelsky Volcano

Kozelsky Volcano is an extinct volcano on the Kamchatka Peninsula with a large crater that opens to the east and contains a small glacier within its bowl. The mountain rises to about 2,190 meters and reveals the volcanic geology typical of this geologically active region.

The volcano formed millions of years ago through tectonic activity along the Pacific Ring of Fire. The eastern volcanic chain where it stands continues to shape the landscape of this region.

The Nalychevo Nature Park, where Kozelsky Volcano sits, holds special status as a UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage site.

Access to this mountain is available through guided tours starting from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Visitors should prepare for mountainous terrain and changeable weather typical of this remote volcanic region.

The volcanic rock here contains raw diamonds, a mineral found naturally in only a handful of locations worldwide. These rare deposits make the mountain's geological composition particularly noteworthy.

GPS coordinates: 53.22663,158.88911

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:05