page_title: Khvalynsky National Park
hierarchical_section_title: Khvalynsky National Park
caption_attribution_description: Русский: Хвалынский, Хвалынский район This image is related to the protected area of Russia number 6400157 This template and pages using it are maintained by the Russian WLE team. Please read the guidelines before making any changes that can affect the database!
context_page_description: Khvalynsky National Park encompasses a raised plateau of chalk hills of the Volga Uplands, covered in mixed oak-linden and conifer forests, along the west side of the Volga River. It is about 1,000 km north of the Caspian Sea, in Saratov Oblast overlooking the Saratov Reservoir. The northern end is about 10 km west of the city of Khvalynsk, and about 200 km northeast of Saratov on the Volga. About 25,524 hectares in size, Khvalynsky is spread over three sections. The park was officially formed in 1994.
context_section_description: Khvalynsky National Park (Russian: Хвалынский) encompasses a raised plateau of chalk hills of the Volga Uplands, covered in mixed oak-linden and conifer forests, along the west side of the Volga River.  It is about 1,000 km north of the Caspian Sea, in Saratov Oblast overlooking the Saratov Reservoir.  The northern end is about 10 km west of the city of Khvalynsk, and about 200 km northeast of Saratov on the Volga.  About 25,524 hectares (63,071 acres; 255 km²; 99 sq mi) in size, Khvalynsky is spread over three sections. The park was officially formed in 1994.
caption: Khvalynsky NP
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