Gorgany Nature Reserve

The Gorgany Nature Reserve contains extensive stone fields, dense forests, and mountain ridges covered with dwarf pine across its protected territory.

The area gained protected status to preserve its ancient forest ecosystems and rare mountain species that have inhabited these slopes for thousands of years.

The name Gorgany derives from Romanian language, referring to the stone formations on mountains that characterize the landscape of this Eastern Carpathian region.

Visitors need special permits to access the reserve's marked trails, which are accessible from May through October when weather conditions allow safe hiking.

The reserve hosts one of Europe's largest populations of brown bears and contains stone fields that create natural barriers protecting rare plant communities.

Location: Nadvirna Raion

GPS coordinates: 48.44268,24.34882

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:47