Zoborská lesostep, Nature reserve in Nitra, Slovakia.
Zoborská lesostep is a nature reserve near Nitra on the southwestern slopes of Zobor mountain, featuring limestone terrain with meadows, oak forests, and karst formations. Marked walking paths connect different areas, allowing visitors to move through the site and observe its varied landscape.
The reserve received national protection status in 1952 and became part of the Ponitrie Protected Landscape Area system. This designation ensured formal safeguarding of a valued natural area in the Nitra region.
Svorad's Cave holds significance in local heritage and draws visitors who wish to learn about the area's past. The site connects people to stories tied to the landscape.
Visitors can explore the site using several color-marked walking paths that run along the reserve's boundaries. Wear sturdy footwear and stay on the trails to help protect the fragile habitats.
The site is home to a rare plant called Slovak pennycress, first identified here and now found in only one other location worldwide. This plant remains an important reason to protect the reserve.
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