Sokolna

The Sokolna reserve contains ancient beech forests that extend across multiple elevations, providing habitat for numerous plant and animal species within its boundaries.

The nature reserve received its protected status in 1979 and became part of the Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Scientists and researchers frequently visit Sokolna to study the development patterns of beech trees and their adaptation to different European environmental conditions.

Visitors can access the reserve through marked hiking trails, where they need proper outdoor equipment to navigate the mountainous terrain in various weather conditions.

The geographic coordinates of Sokolna, at latitude 42.727111 and longitude 25.055828, mark an undisturbed forest ecosystem in the Balkan mountain range.

Inception: July 11, 1979

Part of: Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe

GPS coordinates: 42.72711,25.05583

Latest update: March 4, 2025 10:43