Kozya Stena, Nature reserve in Central Balkan National Park, Bulgaria.
The Kozya Stena reserve spans 904 hectares of protected land, featuring extensive beech forests that support diverse wildlife populations throughout the seasons.
The establishment of Kozya Stena as a protected area in December 1987 marked a significant step in Bulgarian environmental conservation efforts.
This natural sanctuary near Ribaritsa contributes to Bulgaria's environmental education programs through guided nature walks and research opportunities.
Visitors can access marked hiking trails from both Ribaritsa and Chiflik villages, with rangers available to provide information about the reserve.
The reserve contains old-growth beech forests that form part of a transcontinental UNESCO World Heritage network spanning multiple European countries.
Location: Ribaritsa
Location: Chiflik
Inception: December 22, 1987
Part of: Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe, Central Balkan National Park
GPS coordinates: 42.91700,24.66700
Latest update: March 3, 2025 11:42
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