Roztocze National Park, National park in Biłgoraj County, Poland
Roztocze National Park covers forested hills and valleys in the upper Wieprz River basin near the Ukrainian border, spanning more than 8,400 hectares of mostly forested land. Bukowa Mountain (about 1,280 feet or 390 meters) forms the highest point, while peat bogs, natural ponds, and several small streams shape the landscape.
The Zamoyski family managed these forests as private estate land from the 16th century until the Polish state established the area as a national park in 1974. Earlier inhabitants used the land for limited forestry and hunting purposes before conservation goals took priority.
The park's educational center in Zwierzyniec presents exhibits about regional flora and fauna, featuring audio guides and detailed dioramas of local wildlife species.
The park center in Zwierzyniec offers maps and basic visitor information, while longer hikes require sturdy footwear and drinking water. Some zones remain closed to visitors to protect breeding areas, so checking accessible routes beforehand helps plan your visit.
The breeding center in Florianka maintains a small herd of Polish primitive horses descended from the extinct tarpan. These animals resemble the wild horses that once roamed the central European plains before disappearing in the 19th century.
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