Russia · national park
Kislovodsk National Park
Kislovodsk National Park is a national park in Russia, established in 2016, covering 9.7 km² (4 sq mi). It is the #61 largest of Russia's 64 national parks.
- Area
- 9.7 km²
- Established
- 2016
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- MRV · 46 km
Nearest airports to Kislovodsk National Park
- 1 MRV46 kmstraight line
- 2 NAL85 kmstraight line
- 3 STW143 kmstraight line
More about Kislovodsk National Park
Kislovodsk National Park is one of 64 national parks in Russia. It covers 9.7 km² (966 ha) — about 4.8 times the size of Monaco, making it the #61 largest national park in Russia (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2016, 10 years ago — the first national parks in Russia date back to 1925. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Kislovodsk National Park
The closest airport is Mineralnye Vody Airport (MRV), about 46 km away — around 1 h 0 min by car; alternatively Nalchik Airport (NAL, 85 km). Other national parks within reach include Prielbrusye National Park (10,102 km²), Alaniya National Park (549 km²), Kazbegi National Park (1,446 km²) and Kolkheti National Park (289 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
Frequently asked questions
How big is Kislovodsk National Park?
When was Kislovodsk National Park established?
What is the nearest airport to Kislovodsk National Park?
What protection category is Kislovodsk National Park?
Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.