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The Zaskalskie-Bodnarówka nature reserve is a landscape area in the Lesser Pieniny Mountains, established in 1961 to protect its unique landscape, forest, and rare rock and thermophilic plant communities. It is located in the municipality of Szczawnica, on the slopes of Skalskie mountain and in the valley of Skalski Potok stream. The reserve is an important part of the South Lesser Poland Protected Landscape Area and the Natura 2000 network.
Area
The Zaskalskie-Bodnarówka Reserve is located within the South Lesser Poland Protected Landscape Area, which serves as a buffer zone for the Poprad Landscape Park, highlighting its importance for nature conservation in the region.
Two large rocks
On the way to the reserve, you can encounter an unusual rock formation – a natural rock gate created by two large rocks, namely Dziurawa Skała and Czerwona Skała, which adds to the picturesque character of this place.
Difficulty
The path leading to the reserve is more challenging to navigate due to the damage caused by vehicles used to transport timber and the presence of numerous large boulders, which adds to the challenge for those wishing to visit this area.
Area
The reserve area includes the Skalski Stream valley and the slopes of Skalskie Mountain (789 m above sea level), where the stream has carved a deep gorge with exposed layers of Carpathian flysch.
