Kongura, Nature reserve in Belasica Mountains, Bulgaria
The protected area extends across 1,310 hectares of old beech and sweet chestnut forests within the Belasica mountain range at coordinates 41.3411°N, 23.1949°E.
The nature reserve received its official designation on June 15, 1988, following a period when the area served as a restricted military border zone.
The reserve contains remnants of former structures that document the relationship between local inhabitants and the natural environment through different periods.
Visitors can access numerous hiking trails from nearby towns to explore the diverse ecosystems and observe 130 bird species and various mammals.
The area holds 1,500 plant species, including Albanian lily and karst lucerne, listed in the IUCN Red List as protected flora.
Inception: June 15, 1988
GPS coordinates: 41.34110,23.19490
Latest update: March 4, 2025 06:34
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