Waterfalls
Водоспад Вишка
2 m high
Park geography
Detailed administrative data, landscape classifications, and topographical insights for this protected Ukrainian park.
Uzh National Nature Park: Comprehensive Geographic Profile, Mapped Boundaries, and Terrain Data
Examine the precise geographic configuration of Uzh National Nature Park, situated within the Zakarpattia Oblast of Ukraine. This profile provides structured insights into its 391.593 square kilometer boundary, high-altitude terrain reaching 1251 meters, and diverse environments spanning from temperate forests to mountain valleys.
Primeval beech forests on the western slopes of the Carpathians
Uzh National Nature Park
Uzh National Nature Park is a protected area in western Ukraine, situated in the Ukrainian Carpathian Mountains within Zakarpattia Oblast. The park straddles the border region near Poland and Slovakia, encompassing the valleys of the Uzh River and its tributaries, as well as the San River basin. Established in 1999, the park covers approximately 39,159 hectares of mountainous terrain characterized by pristine beech forests, alpine meadows, and diverse ecological zones. The park holds significant international recognition as a component of the UNESCO World Heritage site "Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe" and forms part of the East Carpathian Biosphere Reserve. Its ecological significance stems from the presence of ancient beech forests, exceptional biodiversity, and well-preserved natural landscapes that represent the Carpathian region's ecological character.
- Location
- Ukraine
- Park type
- National park
- Established
- 1999
- Area
- 391.6 km²
- Highest point
- 1,251 m
Location overview
Administrative positioning within the Zakarpattia Oblast
Geographic Positioning of Uzh National Nature Park in Ukraine
Uzh National Nature Park is situated within the Zakarpattia Oblast of Ukraine. Regional datasets define its status as an entirely inland, non-transboundary protected landscape managed under regional administrative boundaries.
- Countries
- Ukraine
- Regions
- Zakarpattia Oblast
- Primary location
- Ukraine
- Geographic setting
- Inland
Boundary and coordinates
Mapped protected area geometry and spatial measurements spanning 391.593 square kilometers
Uzh National Nature Park Boundary Map and Geographic Extent
Visual boundaries define the spatial extent of Uzh National Nature Park across an interactive cartographic outline. Accompanying measurements supply derived area statistics, coordinate limits, and central geographic spans for spatial reference.
- Boundary area
- 394.7 km²
- Boundary perimeter
- 151.6 km
- Northernmost point
- 49.0973° N
- Southernmost point
- 48.8779° N
- Easternmost point
- 22.9191° E
- Westernmost point
- 22.4408° E
- Geographic centre
- 48.9839° N, 22.6591° E
- North–south span
- 24.4 km
- East–west span
- 35 km
Elevation and terrain
Mountain relief metrics and recorded natural geographic features
Uzh National Nature Park Terrain and Elevation Range
Explore the recorded elevation summary and highest peak data defining the mountain terrain of Uzh National Nature Park. Associated feature cards detail individual peaks, streams, and waterfalls located within the protected area.
- Maximum elevation
- 1,251 m
- Highest point
- 1,251 m
Selected named natural features
Waterfalls
Водоспад Студений
5 m high
Peaks
Домашинський верх
987 m
Streams
Стужицька
Peaks
Плішка
1,067 m
Forests
Ліс Рубань
Environmental setting
Temperate climate zones, forest cover, and mountain relief profiles
Uzh National Nature Park Environmental Classification and Physical Setting
Recorded classifications frame physical settings across mountain relief, temperate broadleaf forests, and valley formations without assuming uniform distribution. Linked records connect these environmental categories directly to related protected area destinations across the atlas.
- Relief
- Mountain
- Climate
- Temperate
- Water
- Minor water
- Forest cover
- Mostly forested
- Seasonality
- Year-round
Landscape features
Mountains · Forest · Valleys · Grassland · Karst · Cave
Habitat types
Temperate broadleaf forest · Montane forest · Alpine meadow · Riverine habitat · Karst habitat
Park atlas
Discover related protected areas across the Carpathian Mountains, focusing on Ukraine, Poland, and Slovakia.
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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
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- Relief
- Mountain
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Lviv Oblast geographic context and mapped terrain
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- Area
- 317 km²
- Established
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- IUCN
- II
- Relief
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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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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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- Area
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- Established
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- Relief
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Explore the mapped boundaries and regional geography of this Ukrainian national park.
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- Area
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- Established
- 1999
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- Relief
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- Area
- 460.715 km²
- Established
- 2009
- Relief
- Mountain
- Climate
- Temperate
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