National Nature Park Dvorichansky

National Nature Park Dvorichansky is a protected area along the Oskil River in eastern Ukraine, featuring white chalk cliffs and forested ravines that define the local terrain. The river cuts through rolling hills, creating steep slopes that expose layers of ancient limestone.

The protected area was established in 2009 to conserve landscapes shaped by ancient geological processes. Its chalk deposits accumulated from sea organisms over millions of years, creating the distinctive white slopes visible along the river today.

The park preserves chalk steppe habitats that have shaped human settlement patterns in eastern Ukraine for centuries. Visitors walking through these open landscapes can see how local plant communities depend on the limestone-rich soil.

The park can be accessed via the village of Dvorichna, which connects to marked hiking trails leading into the protected zones. Wear sturdy footwear because chalk paths can be slippery, especially after rain or when ground is damp.

Several plant species like Artemisia hololeuca thrive only on the chalk steppes of this park, adapted to extreme soil mineralization. These rare plants find habitat few other places, making the park a refuge for highly specialized vegetation.

Location: Kharkiv Oblast

Inception: 2009

GPS coordinates: 49.85222,37.73333

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:08