Beglika, Nature reserve in Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria
Located at altitudes between 1500 and 1700 meters, Beglika features extensive coniferous forests, several dam lakes, and peaks reaching 2186 meters in height.
Established as a nature reserve on May 11, 1960, Beglika transformed from an area of swamps and meadows into a protected region with artificial lakes.
The reserve maintains its natural character without permanent settlements, representing one of the least populated territories in the Rhodope Mountains and Balkans.
Visitors can reach Beglika via a paved road connecting Batak and Dospat, with buses operating from Plovdiv and Sofia several times per week.
The reserve contains one of Europe's southernmost taiga ecosystems, where bears, wolves, and deer roam through dense pine and spruce forests.
Inception: May 11, 1960
GPS coordinates: 41.82243,24.12913
Latest update: March 14, 2025 05:19
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Saint Nedelya Church
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