Peaks
Лосівка
818 m
Park geography
A structured examination of mountainous terrain, landscape distribution, and protected area spans.
Geographic Profile and Mapped Boundaries of Boikivshchyna National Nature Park in Lviv Oblast
Analyze the spatial extent of Boikivshchyna National Nature Park, covering 317 square kilometers within the Lviv Oblast of Ukraine. This detailed geography profile maps the regional mountain landscape, temperate forest habitats, and significant local peaks including Kliva, Pereiba, and Velikiy Menchil.
Alpine forests and peaks of the Ukrainian Carpathian Beskids
Boikivshchyna National Nature Park
Boikivshchyna National Nature Park is a protected area in the Carpathian Mountains of western Ukraine, established in 2019 to preserve the alpine landscapes of the Eastern Beskids and the forests of the upper Dniester River basin. The park spans portions of Lviv Oblast and extends into neighboring Zakarpattia Oblast, encompassing mountainous terrain characterized by coniferous forests and steep valley systems. As one of Ukraine's newer national parks, it was created to protect the genetic, species, and landscape diversity of the Ukrainian Carpathians, a mountain range known for its ecological richness and ecological corridors across Eastern Europe. The park includes Pikui, the highest mountain in Lviv Oblast, and encompasses the headwaters of the Stryi River, a significant tributary of the Dniester.
- Location
- Ukraine
- Park type
- National park
- Established
- 2019
- Area
- 317 km²
Location overview
National and regional placement within Ukraine and Lviv Oblast
Geographic Location of Boikivshchyna National Nature Park
Boikivshchyna National Nature Park is situated within Ukraine, located specifically in the Lviv Oblast region. Its geographic status represents an entirely terrestrial, non-transboundary protected landscape.
- Countries
- Ukraine
- Regions
- Lviv Oblast
- Primary location
- Lviv Oblast
- Geographic setting
- Inland
Boundary and coordinates
Geographic footprint and dimensions of the 317 square kilometer reserve
Boundary Map and Spatial Limits of Boikivshchyna National Nature Park
Interactive boundary geometry displays the spatial limits of the reserve across the regional landscape. Accompanying geographic indicators highlight the calculated total area, center coordinates, and perimeter span.
- Boundary area
- 106.7 km²
- Boundary perimeter
- 631.8 km
- Northernmost point
- 49.2017° N
- Southernmost point
- 48.8337° N
- Easternmost point
- 23.2687° E
- Westernmost point
- 22.7074° E
- Geographic centre
- 49.0256° N, 22.9835° E
- North–south span
- 40.9 km
- East–west span
- 41.1 km
Terrain and natural features
Mountain relief classifications and documented natural features within the park
Boikivshchyna National Nature Park Terrain and Named Features
Mountain terrain classifications govern the protected landscape within Boikivshchyna National Nature Park. Linked feature cards supply names, types, measurements, and recorded spatial relationships for local peaks and streams.
Selected named natural features
Peaks
Суха
1,007 m
Peaks
Бескид Великий
1,012 m
Peaks
Великий Менчил
1,036 m
Peaks
Менчил Зубрицький
1,108 m
Mountain ranges
Ukrainian Carpathians
Environmental setting
Temperate mountain relief, forest cover, and valley terrain settings
Boikivshchyna National Nature Park Environmental and Habitat Classifications
Recorded mountain relief, forest cover, and temperate climate classifications frame the physical setting of Boikivshchyna National Nature Park. Stored landscape categories connect directly to related protected area destinations within the atlas.
- Relief
- Mountain
- Climate
- Temperate
- Water
- Minor water
- Forest cover
- Mostly forested
Landscape features
Mountains · Forest · Valleys
Habitat types
Temperate coniferous forest · Montane forest
Park atlas
Discover additional Carpathian mountain parks and protected landscapes across Lviv Oblast and western Ukraine, building on the unique ecology of Boikivshchyna.
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Explore mapped terrain, alpine meadows, and old-growth forests.
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- Area
- 292.02 km²
- Established
- 1973
- IUCN
- II
- Relief
- Mountain
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Protected mountain terrain in the Podkarpackie Voivodeship
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- Area
- 292.02 km²
- Established
- 1973
- Visitors
- 388K annual
- Relief
- Mountain
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Explore the mapped boundaries and regional geography of this Ukrainian national park.
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- Area
- 357 km²
- Established
- 1999
- IUCN
- II
- Relief
- Mountain
National parkUkraine
Park boundaries overlap#4 closest
West
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Explore its mapped boundaries and Carpathian geography.
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- Area
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- Established
- 1999
- IUCN
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- Relief
- Mountain
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Mapped terrain and unique mountain meadows in Slovakia's Eastern Carpathians.
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- Area
- 406.88 km²
- Established
- 1997
- IUCN
- II
- Relief
- Mountain
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- Area
- 514.61 km²
- Established
- 1992
- Relief
- Mountain
- Climate
- Temperate
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Mapping natural boundaries in the Podkarpackie Voivodeship
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- Area
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- Established
- 2009
- Relief
- Mountain
- Climate
- Temperate
Biosphere reservePoland
About 24 km away#8 closest
West
East Carpathian Biosphere Reserve: Mapping the Protected Landscapes of the Eastern Carpathians
Transboundary protected area and mountain ridge geography
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- Area
- 2,080.89 km²
- Established
- 1992
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Delve deeper into the atlas-driven understanding of Boikivshchyna National Nature Park. This national park offers a unique opportunity to study its mapped protected boundaries and its position within the Lviv Oblast region. By examining its specific geography and landscape context, you can enhance your appreciation for protected areas and their role in regional natural conservation. Discover how this park fits into the broader atlas of Ukraine's natural heritage.
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