Badínsky prales, Protected forest reserve in Banská Bystrica district, Slovakia.
The forest contains fir and beech trees spanning 30.70 hectares in the southeastern section of the Kremnické mountains, 10 kilometers from Banská Bystrica.
The forest gained protection status in 1913, making it one of the first conservation areas in Slovakia, and received national nature reserve designation in 1994.
The forest represents the natural state of Carpathian woodlands, containing white firs reaching 46 meters in height with trunk circumferences exceeding 550 centimeters.
Entry to the forest requires participation in specialized guided tours organized by the State Forests of Slovakia or scientific research institutions.
The forest maintains trees aged between 200 and 400 years, providing habitat for protected species including the Carpathian newt and alpine longhorn beetle.
Location: District of Banská Bystrica
Operator: S CHKO Poľana
GPS coordinates: 48.68838,19.05080
Latest update: March 4, 2025 06:06
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