Stužica

The Stužica Reserve extends across 761 hectares of beech forest within the Outer Eastern Carpathians, reaching altitudes between 620 and 1208 meters.

The forest gained protection status in 1908, became a National Nature Reserve in 1993, and received UNESCO World Heritage designation in 2007.

This preserved forest represents one component of the Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians, forming a natural connection between Slovakia, Poland, and Ukraine.

Visitors can access the reserve through marked hiking trails starting from Nova Sedlica village, with a 19-kilometer loop requiring proper hiking equipment.

The reserve contains trees of various ages, from young saplings to specimens over 200 years old, creating a natural cycle of forest regeneration.

Location: Snina District

Inception: 1908

Part of: Poloniny National Park

GPS coordinates: 49.08333,22.53333

Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:04