Salajka National Nature Reserve
Národní přírodní rezervace Salajka
Salajka is a national nature reserve protecting one of the best-preserved Carpathian fir-beech primeval forests in the Beskydy Mountains, known for its ancient, towering fir trees.

📜 A national nature reserve protecting one of the best-preserved Carpathian fir-beech primeval forests.
🌳 Home to ancient, towering fir trees, some over 350 years old and 50 meters tall.

Why Go

🌲 Experience a rare, untouched primeval forest.
🚶‍♀️ Hike along the yellow-marked trail for scenic views of the reserve.
🦉 Spot diverse wildlife, including rare birds and potentially lynx.
🍄 Discover a rich mycological site with over 270 species of fungi.

Why Avoid

🚫 The primeval forest itself is not freely accessible to the public.
⚠️ Access is limited to a specific tourist trail along the edge.

Hiking

🟡 Follow the yellow-marked tourist trail from Bumbálka to the Salajka gamekeeper's lodge.
🚶 The trail runs along the western edge of the reserve for about 500 meters.
🏞️ Offers good views into the protected area without disturbing the ecosystem.

Conservation

🌿 Established July 4, 1956, classified as IUCN Category Ia (strict nature reserve).
🌍 Part of Natura 2000, Smaragd, and CORINE biotopes networks.
📏 Total area is 21.9510 hectares.

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nature reserveforesthikingoutdoorprotected areaBeskydy Mountains