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Analyzing the terrain, river networks, and environmental landscape across 406 square kilometers

Holy Mountains National Nature Park Detailed Geographic Profile and Land Boundaries

This geographic profile tracks the spatial characteristics of Holy Mountains National Nature Park in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine. The data covers a 406 square kilometer area defined by temperate forests, diverse river systems, and marked elevation points reaching 130 meters. Explore the mapped relationships between protected cliffs, inland lakes, and significant river corridors within the park boundaries.

Stylized illustration of a river flowing through a mountainous landscape with trees, a waterfall, and distant peaks under a pink sky

Chalk cliffs and ancient forests along the Donets River in eastern Ukraine

Holy Mountains National Nature Park

Holy Mountains National Nature Park is a protected area in eastern Ukraine spanning approximately 40,600 hectares along the Donets River in northern Donetsk Oblast. The park is renowned for its dramatic chalk cliffs rising 120 to 130 meters above the river, a rare geological feature in the Pontic-Caspian steppe zone. Established in 1997, the park encompasses forested areas along both banks of the Donets, protecting a remarkable diversity of habitats including deciduous forests, wetlands, meadows, and the distinctive chalk mountain ecosystems. The park holds significant cultural importance as the site of the Sviatohirsk Lavra, an Orthodox monastery founded in the 13th to 16th centuries. With over 900 plant species and more than 250 animal species recorded within its boundaries, the Holy Mountains represent one of Ukraine's most ecologically significant protected areas, though the park has faced substantial damage from fires during the ongoing Russian invasion.

Location
Ukraine
Park type
National park
Established
1997
Area
406 km²
Holy Mountains National Nature Park details
Location overview

Mapping the regional footprint within Ukraine and Donetsk Oblast

Holy Mountains National Nature Park Geography and Location

Holy Mountains National Nature Park is located within Ukraine and situated in the Donetsk Oblast region. The protected area is classified as an interior mainland park without transboundary, coastal, or marine designations.
Countries
Ukraine
Regions
Donetsk Oblast
Primary location
Donetsk Oblast
Geographic setting
Inland
Boundary and coordinates

Spatial dimensions and geographic reach across 406 square kilometers

Map and Boundary Limits of Holy Mountains National Nature Park

Interactive boundary maps trace the geographic limits and shape of Holy Mountains National Nature Park. Key spatial data points provide calculated estimates of the total protected area, central coordinates, and outer latitudinal spans.
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Boundary area
405.7 km²
Boundary perimeter
481.9 km
Northernmost point
49.1252° N
Southernmost point
48.8739° N
Easternmost point
38.2319° E
Westernmost point
37.2952° E
Geographic centre
48.9848° N, 37.7024° E
North–south span
27.9 km
East–west span
68.5 km
Національний природний парк «Святі Гори»
Elevation and terrain

Mixed relief profiles and recorded natural features across the protected landscape

Holy Mountains National Nature Park Terrain and Elevation Summary

Recorded elevation metrics outline the mixed terrain profile within Holy Mountains National Nature Park. Associated feature cards detail local rivers, lakes, and landforms with verified spatial relationships.
Maximum elevation
130 m

Selected named natural features

Lakes

Камишне

Beaches

НКМЗ

Cliffs

Крейдяний обрив, що обсипався

Viewpoints

Лавочка бiля урвища

Lakes

Маяцьке озеро

Forests

Дробишевське лісництво

Environmental setting

Temperate climate zones, dominant forest cover, and mixed relief classifications

Environmental Setting and Habitat Classifications of Holy Mountains National Nature Park

Recorded landscape features and habitat types serve as complementary ways to read the physical setting of Holy Mountains National Nature Park. Stored classifications connect recorded environmental categories to relevant atlas destinations across the terrain.
Relief
Mixed relief
Climate
Temperate
Water
Major water bodies
Forest cover
Dense forest cover
Seasonality
Year-round

Landscape features

Mountains · Cliffs · Forest · Rivers · Lakes · Valleys · Wetland

Habitat types

Temperate broadleaf forest · Grassland · Wetland · Riverine habitat

Park atlas

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Established
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IUCN
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Relief
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Area
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Established
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Relief
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MoriAtlas Explorer

Continue Atlas Exploration of Holy Mountains National Nature Park's Geography

Deepen your understanding of Holy Mountains National Nature Park by examining its precise geographic features and protected landscape context. This detailed view within MoriAtlas allows for structured discovery of the park's boundaries and its relationship to the surrounding terrain of Donetsk Oblast, facilitating comprehensive atlas-based research.