Steneto Biosphere Reserve

Located at an elevation of 933 meters in the Balkan Mountains, Steneto Biosphere Reserve contains steep slopes and dense forests within its boundaries.

The site received official designation as a nature reserve in 1963, followed by recognition as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in April 1979.

Scientists and researchers frequently visit Steneto to study the ecological processes within ancient beech forests that characterize the Bulgarian mountain landscapes.

Visitors can reach the reserve through marked hiking trails that connect various sections of the Central Balkan National Park system.

The reserve forms part of an international network of protected beech forests spanning multiple European countries, preserving ancient tree populations.

Location: Lovech Province

Inception: April 5, 1979

Elevation above the sea: 933 m

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

GPS coordinates: 42.80000,24.66667

Latest update: March 4, 2025 09:30