Khvalynsky National Park

The 25,524-hectare park encompasses chalk hills along the Volga River, featuring mixed oak-linden forests and coniferous woodlands reaching altitudes of 369 meters.

The national park, established in 1994, protects the Khvalynsk Mountains region, which contains geological formations from ancient sea beds and natural limestone deposits.

The park maintains a museum of rural life called Derevenskoe Podvorye, presenting traditional objects and customs from local communities near the Volga River.

Visitors can access guided experiences through Khvalinskoe safari tours, stay in family guesthouses, and utilize information centers throughout the designated recreational zones.

Research has documented 1,203 beetle species from 71 families within the park boundaries, including four previously unrecorded families in the region.

Location: Saratov Oblast

Inception: 1994

Website: http://nphvalynskiy.ru

GPS coordinates: 52.56915,47.97067

Latest update: May 11, 2025 21:53