Šarkanica
Šarkanica is a national nature reserve in the Slovak municipalities of Tisovec and Muráň in the Revúca and Rimavská Sobota District. The nature reserve covers an area of 454 ha. It has a protection level of 5 under the Slovak nature protection system. The nature reserve is part of the Muránska planina National Park.[1]
| Šarkanica | |
|---|---|
IUCN category Ia (strict nature reserve) | |
 Šarkanica | |
| Area | 4.54 km2[1] |
| Established | 1984 |
| Governing body | Muránska planina National Park Administration |
Description
The Šarkanica national nature reserve protects a geologically and geomorphologically significant part of the Muránska planina plateau with preserved natural rock and forest biotopes. It has a rich representation of protected species of plants and animals.[1]
Recreation
The area is accessible for hikers via the hiking path between Tisovec and Siváková which is indicated with green signs.[2]
References
- "Národná prírodná rezervácia Šarkanica | Štátny zoznam osobitne chránených častí prírody SR". uzemia.enviroportal.sk. Retrieved 2017-11-05.
- "Šarkanica, národná prírodná rezervácia". Najkrajší kraj.sk. Retrieved 2017-11-05.
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