Zone de protection paysagère du Mecsek oriental

The Eastern Mecsek Protected Landscape is a nature reserve in Hungary's Baranya region, characterized by forested hills and deep valleys. The terrain alternates between steep wooded slopes, open meadows, and small streams flowing through the landscape.

This area received protected status in 1977 as part of Hungary's national conservation strategy. The designation aimed to safeguard the region's natural ecosystems during a period of increased environmental awareness.

The villages scattered throughout this area practice forestry and agriculture in ways that have remained largely unchanged for generations. As you walk through the region, you notice how local land use shapes the slopes and valleys in a gentle, sustainable manner.

The area is accessible via several marked hiking trails that wind through forests and along streams. The best time to visit is during the warmer months when paths are dry and wildlife is most active.

The area harbors rare plant species found nowhere else in the Mecsek mountain range. Some of these plants were only scientifically documented in recent decades and remain of great interest to botanists exploring the region.