Nature reserve in Mójka
The Nature reserve in Mójka is a forest area in the western Carpathian foothills spanning about 285 hectares with mixed woodlands featuring Carpathian beech and hornbeam groves near streams. The reserve contains over 340 flowering plant species including 24 protected ones, notable rock formations like Błędny Kamień, and rare animals such as beavers, woodpeckers, and spotted salamanders.
The reserve was established in 1997 as part of local conservation efforts in the Hyżnieńsko-Gwoźnicki Protected Landscape Area. The forest ecosystem developed gradually through natural geological and climatic processes in the Carpathian foothills region.
The reserve serves as a gathering place where local people come to experience the forest and observe wildlife in their natural setting. Visitors can witness how the wooded landscape functions as a quiet refuge where nature continues its daily rhythms undisturbed.
The area has two marked walking trails: the shorter Beaver Trail is suitable for all visitors and shows beaver life and plant interactions, while the longer Deer Path offers more challenging terrain. Visitors should remember that the reserve is actively protected and wildlife must not be disturbed or plants picked.
The most notable feature is the Błędny Kamień rock formation, which has its own protected status and consists of stones carried by mountain streams. This geological landmark draws attention to the natural forces that shaped the landscape over time.
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