Nature reserve Góra Choina, Nature reserve in Góry Wałbrzyskie, Poland
Nature reserve Góra Choina sits on a 450-meter hill in the Wałbrzyskie Mountains with a mix of oak, linden, and beech forest. It covers about 19 hectares and includes a water reservoir within its boundaries.
The reserve was established in 1957 by the Ministry of Forestry and Wood Industry to protect rare plant species and their natural communities. This designation helped preserve the diverse forest habitats found in this region.
Castle Grodno ruins sit within the reserve and show how medieval structures shaped this part of Lower Silesia. Visitors encounter these remains while walking through the forest, creating a connection between nature and human history.
The area is well served by marked hiking trails, including a blue route from Wałbrzych and an educational path circling the water reservoir. Wear sturdy shoes and follow the trail markers throughout your visit.
A particularly broad linden tree with a trunk circumference of 660 centimeters grows in the reserve, making it one of the forest's most notable specimens. Rare martagon lilies also bloom in this location.
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