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„Długogóry” Nature Reserve

Wieś Chłopowo

  • Nature & Landscape
  • Landscape Parks / Nature Reserves
  • Forests & Woodlands

Moraine and Pomeranian beech forest near Chłopowo

The Długogóry nature reserve lies in the Choszczno district, in a forest complex between the villages of Chłopowo, Piaseczno, Stołeczna, Czerników and Pniów. It protects part of an end moraine of the last glaciation, from its Pomeranian phase, together with the Pomeranian beech forest growing on it. The terrain is clearly undulating, with numerous erratic boulders.

Nature of the reserve

Protected plants and mosses grow among the old beeches, including oak fern, wood small-reed and yew. Small ponds persist in the hollows, with aquatic and marsh vegetation forming separate micro-habitats. Among the animals are the European pond turtle, the black stork and the wood sandpiper — species that need quiet and clean water.

Educational path

A short walking route of about 1.9 km leads through the reserve, equipped with boards describing the origin of the landform and the aim of protection. It takes little time to walk, and the differences in elevation are noticeable although modest. After rain the forest paths can be slippery.

  • Educational path of about 1.9 km
  • Information boards along the route
  • No toilets or catering point
Cost: Free admission Visit duration: approx. 2 hours Seasonality: All year round, most beautiful in spring and autumn