Bukačka Primeval Forest – Botanical Garden of the Orlické Mountains
Prales Bukačka – botanická zahrada Orlických hor
Bukačka Nature Reserve, known as the 'botanical garden of the Orlické Mountains', is a protected primeval forest and peat meadow with over 294 plant species. It features unique, stunted beech trees and is crossed by a popular hiking and educational trail.

📜 A significant nature reserve in the Orlické Mountains, known as the 'botanical garden' with over 294 plant species.
🌳 Established in 1954, it protects 50.73 hectares of primeval forest and peat meadow.
🌲 Unique stunted beech trees, reaching 15 meters, thrive at 1000m altitude.
🐾 Home to 23 protected plant species and 60 vertebrate species.
🚶‍♀️ Crossed by Jiráskova horská cesta and the 15 km 'Okolím Deštného' educational trail.

Why Go

🏞️ Explore the most significant protected area in the Orlické Mountains
🌸 Discover over 294 plant species, including 23 protected ones
🌲 See unique, bizarrely shaped beech trees
🚶‍♀️ Hike the popular Jiráskova horská cesta or the 15 km 'Okolím Deštného' educational trail
🌿 Experience a valuable peat meadow ecosystem

Cost

💰 Free entry

Suggested Time

⏱️ Allow about 1.5 hours for your visit

Getting There

📍 Located in Deštné v Orlických horách, Královéhradecký kraj
🗺️ GPS: 50.337684, 16.374588

Managed By

🤝 Managed by Informační centrum Deštné v Orlických horách

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nature reserveprimeval forestbotanical gardenhikingeducational trailnatureoutdoor