Verkhovyna National Nature Park

The national park spans 12,023 hectares across the Chivchino-Grinyava mountain range, encompassing the headwaters of two Cheremosh River tributaries in the Carpathian Mountains.

Established in 2010, the park protects geological formations including ancient metamorphic rocks and Jurassic limestone boulders that formed over millions of years.

The region maintains Hutsul traditions through workshops where visitors learn egg painting techniques, wood carving methods, and musical instrument construction from local artisans.

The park management organizes educational programs for local students while maintaining hiking trails that traverse different elevation zones from mixed forests to mountain pine areas.

The protected area contains hanging swamps positioned above the forest border and extensive polonynas that support 1058 animal species and 978 plant species.

Location: Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast

Inception: January 22, 2010

Website: https://verkhovynskyi-park.in.ua/en

GPS coordinates: 47.83230,24.84490

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:51