Pripyshminskiye Bory National ParkPripyshminskiye Bory National Park at a Glance
About Pripyshminskiye Bory National Park
Pripyshminskiye Bory National Park is a protected area in Sverdlovsk Oblast that conserves native pine forests and riverine landscapes along the Pyshma River. It preserves forested dunes and woodland types that are characteristic of the western foothills of the Urals.
The park contains woodland trails, river valleys, and natural habitats used for low-intensity recreation such as hiking, wildlife observation, and seasonal outdoor activities. Management focuses on forest conservation and maintaining public access to natural areas.
The protected area lies in the Sverdlovsk region of Russia, within the Pyshma river basin and the western Urals landscape, and is accessible from regional towns and settlements in the oblast.
- Forest conservation: Protects extensive stands of native pine forest on sandy soils distinctive to the area and provides habitat for regional flora and fauna.
What to See#
- Pyshma River valley: The Pyshma River valley corridors that thread through the park and form a central landscape feature with wetlands and riparian habitats.
Best Time to Visit Pripyshminskiye Bory National Park
The park's conditions vary widely through the year; summer is the most accessible for general visitors.
Weather & Climate near Pripyshminskiye Bory National Park
Pripyshminskiye Bory National Park's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -18°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (521 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -19° - -11° | -21° | 24 mm | partly cloudy | 99% | 2.9 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.1h |
| February | Poor | -17° - -8° | -18° | 19 mm | partly cloudy | 98% | 2.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.2h |
| March | Poor | -10° - 0° | -10° | 18 mm | overcast | 98% | 3.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.6h |
| April | Poor | -1° - 8° | 1° | 28 mm | overcast | 83% | 2.9 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.1h |
| May | Good | 4° - 16° | 8° | 45 mm | overcast | 75% | 2.9 m/s | 1.0 high | 16.4h |
| June | Good | 10° - 21° | 16° | 67 mm | overcast | 77% | 2.8 m/s | 1.2 high | 17.6h |
| July | Very Good | 13° - 22° | 17° | 90 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 2.3 m/s | 1.3 high | 17.0h |
| August | Good | 10° - 19° | 15° | 75 mm | overcast | 76% | 2.4 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 15.0h |
| September | Acceptable | 5° - 13° | 8° | 56 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.7 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | -1° - 6° | -1° | 42 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.1h |
| November | Poor | -10° - -4° | -12° | 31 mm | overcast | 94% | 3.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.8h |
| December | Poor | -15° - -8° | -18° | 26 mm | overcast | 98% | 3.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.4h |
How to Get to Pripyshminskiye Bory National Park
Pripyshminskiye Bory is accessed from regional roads east of Yekaterinburg. Visitors typically reach the park by car from Yekaterinburg (several hours’ drive) or via regional transport to nearby towns and then by taxi or arranged transfer.