Kongura, Nature reserve in Belasica Mountains, Bulgaria
Kongura is a nature reserve in the Belasica Mountains featuring old beech and sweet chestnut forests. The area contains diverse forest ecosystems with various plant communities across its terrain.
The area gained official protection status in 1988 after serving as a restricted military border zone for an extended period. This designation allowed the natural landscape to recover and maintain its diversity.
The name reflects local geography and importance to surrounding villages. Today visitors walk through old forests and observe wildlife in a place that remains meaningful to people living nearby.
Multiple hiking trails provide access from nearby towns into the protected area. The terrain requires proper equipment and is best visited during warmer months.
The area is home to rare plant species such as Albanian lily and others listed on international conservation lists. These uncommon plants make the reserve an important location for botanical protection efforts.
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