Rožok

Rožok is a nature reserve in the District of Snina that sits within Poloniny National Park, where thick beech forests grow on fertile loam and clay soils. The protected area covers roughly 67 hectares and represents the kind of natural woodland typical of the Eastern Carpathian region.

The reserve was established in 1965 by the Slovak government to protect the ecological character of Carpathian beech forests. This designation came as part of broader early efforts to safeguard natural woodland areas across Eastern Europe.

The reserve forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site network, representing traditional forest management practices of Eastern European mountain regions.

Visitors should contact the National Park Administration office in Stakčín before arriving to ask about current access information and any necessary permits. This helps ensure that your visit plans align with current protection rules.

The forest sections contain trees reaching volumes of 1,000 cubic meters per hectare, demonstrating exceptional growth patterns in European beech populations.