Izumska Luka

Izumska Luka is a protected landscape park located along the Siversky Donets River in eastern Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine. The area features natural river meanders and a mix of forests, grasslands, and wetland habitats that support diverse plant and animal life.

The area received official protection status as a landscape park in 2003 to preserve the natural habitats along the Siversky Donets River. This designation reflected growing efforts to safeguard important ecosystems in the region.

The name refers to the distinctive meander of the Siversky Donets River that forms here, where locals value the area for its wild character and role as a refuge for migrating birds and other wildlife.

The park is accessible through designated entry points where visitors can explore on foot and observe the natural surroundings. Bring appropriate outdoor gear since conditions vary across forest, grassland, and wetland zones depending on the season.

The park offers several natural viewpoints along its banks where the river meander reveals its full geometric shape from above. These vantage points provide a rare view of how the river has carved and reshaped the landscape over extended periods.

Location: Kharkiv Oblast

Inception: 2003

GPS coordinates: 49.25000,37.00000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:03