It is a core component of the UNESCO-listed 'Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians,' covering one of the largest continuous beech tracts in Europe.
The park contains the tripoint of the borders of Ukraine, Poland, and Slovakia, known as Kremenets peak.
It preserves a specific 'boykiv' style of wooden church architecture that is distinct to the Transcarpathian region.
The park houses several karst caves that are ecologically sensitive and protected from unregulated public access.
It is part of the first trilateral biosphere reserve in the world, spanning three national borders.
The park provides habitat for the Carpathian brown bear, a subspecies of the Eurasian brown bear.
Uzhanskyi National Park is a protected biosphere reserve located in the Zakarpattia Oblast, serving as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site 'Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians.' The landscape is defined by its ancient forest ecosystems, significant karst topography, and high density of traditional wooden tserkva architecture. It encompasses the tri-border area where Ukraine, Poland, and Slovakia meet, forming the Eastern Carpathians Biosphere Reserve. The terrain is mountainous, with elevations ranging from 200 to 1,200 meters above sea level. Biodiversity within the park includes brown bears, lynx, and rare species of orchids. The park preserves several historic wooden churches, including the 18th-century St. Michael’s Church in Uzhok. Visitors primarily access the park through the Velykyi Bereznyi district. The region is notable for its minimal industrial development and preserved rural Carpathian cultural identity.
The elevated viewpoint near the St. Michael’s wooden church in Uzhok village.
Download offline maps as mobile signal is highly inconsistent in the deep valleys.
Wear sturdy, waterproof hiking boots, as trails can be muddy even in dry seasons.
Ensure you have a valid passport or identity document, as the park is in a sensitive border-zone area.
Attempting to cross the nearby national borders without official checkpoints, which is strictly prohibited and heavily monitored.
Respect local quiet zones, do not pick wildflowers, and adhere strictly to marked paths to protect the fragile primeval forest floor.
