Natural Park "Bulgarian"
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Natural Park "Bulgarian" is located in the north of the Balkan Mountain Range in Bulgaria. The park is almost 22 thousand hectares. The park is located on the territory of two municipalities: Tryavna and Gabrovo. Vertical drop on the territory of the park is 1120 m, and height above sea level on average - 940 m.

The park is protected since 2002. The purpose of his defense - the preservation and restoration of flora and fauna, as well as beech ecosystems and typical Balkan landscape. The park "Bulgarian" there are 4 protected areas and some natural objects.

A huge variety of species of flora and fauna is caused by favorable climate and varied terrain. Beech forests in the park occupy 65% ​​of the area is still occupied by the remaining 15% of the forest. It grows about 70% of medicinal plants in Bulgaria. In total, the area recorded 1360 species of plants, 32 of which are in need of protection. In addition, there live animals such as wolf, brown bear, badger, red deer, wild boar, etc. The birds live here woodpeckers, swallows, eagles, etc.

The park "Bulgarian" is Sokolski Monastery of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, architectural and ethnographic complex "Etara". At the park "Bulgarian" pass-European tourist route Kom-Emine.

One of the most popular tourist eco-trail - "Uzana". It passes through the highlands of the same name, which is designated the geographical center of Bulgaria. There is installed a chair lift and equipped destinations, including children, barriers, panoramic site. A few ecotrail located near the village of Byzovets. There is also bicycle routes.

State park "Bulgarian" has developed traditions of eco-tourism and rural tourism. Tourist center of the park is located near the architectural-ethnographic complex "Etara". Districts and Todorcheta Uzana ideal for horseback riding. Extreme tourists will be interested to visit the caves Buzludja peaks and cliffs near the village Stanchev. On the slopes of the peaks Bedek, Bulgarka the giants can practice delta and paragliding.

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