Carpathian National Nature Park

The Carpathian National Nature Park is a protected area in the Ukrainian Carpathians featuring subalpine forests, mountain ranges, glacial lakes, and numerous waterfalls. The land contains diverse habitats and landscape types spread across its territory.

The park was established in 1980 as the first national park in Ukraine. This marked an important step in protecting the mountain region and its natural resources for the future.

The territory reflects Hutsul building traditions through wooden churches and homes that show regional construction methods passed down over time. These structures shape the landscape today and reveal how communities have adapted their craft to the mountain environment.

The area is accessible through more than 140 kilometers of marked trails that wind through different elevations and landscapes. Most paths are well signed, but visitors should be prepared for changing mountain conditions and weather.

The area harbors rare plant communities and animal species listed in the Red Book of Ukraine, including golden eagles and black storks. These birds rely on the open mountain landscapes for nesting and hunting.

Location: Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast

Inception: 1980

Part of: Carpathian protected areas in Ukraine

Website: https://karpatskyi-park.in.ua

GPS coordinates: 48.30000,24.58333

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:43