A unique corner of nature in Russia is spread over a wide green oasis among endless steppes. National Park "Buzuluksky Bor" - a huge array of pine forests. This is a place that everyone must visit to be alone with the majestic nature of our country.
Location
National Park "Buzuluk Bor" is located on the border of the Orenburg and Samara regions in a huge hollow near the river, which has a depth of more than 100 meters. It is located at a distance of about 15 km from the city of Buzuluk, in the region of the Borovka River.
The borders of the national park "Buzuluksky Bor" lie immediately in two climatic zones: steppe and forest-steppe.
How to get to the park
You can get here by car through the city of Orenburg or Ufa to the village of Koltubanovsky, Buzuluk district. You can also take the train to the Koltubank station.
general information
About 7000 years ago, island pine and birch forests began to appear on the territory of the present national park "Buzuluk Bor". And pure pine forests appeared here about 3-4 millennia ago.
The total area of ββboron is at least 100 thousand ha. More than 60 thousand hectares are occupied by sand, the formation and deposition of which occurred at a time when the Caspian Sea was still flowing on the present territory of the forest. Under the influence of various climatic conditions, a landscape favorable for pine growth was formed here.
From almost all sides, the forest is surrounded by deciduous forest, bordering the steppe.
Nowadays, the national park "Buzuluk Bor" is a valuable protected object of historical and cultural heritage. On its territory there are rare representatives of flora and fauna, which are listed in the Red Book. Here you can find moose, roe deer, wild boar, badger and other animals, of which there are more than 250 species.
sights
One of the main attractions of the Buzuluk Bor park is two 350-year-old pine trees with a diameter of 1.5 meters. They are on one of the popular routes and are a natural monument.
Tourists will be interested to see the magnificent reed swamp Crane Guy. It is located on the territory of the Partisan Forestry and is the nesting site of the gray crane.
A must to visit in the national park "Buzuluk Bor" is the tract "Steep coast". This is a large section of the Chertalyk River with steep banks of unprecedented beauty. Picturesque and the tract "Eagle Ridge" on the high dunes. This is where the place where the eagles make their nests is located.
In Borovoye lesnichestvo there is a beautiful dendrosade founded in the last century. Rare crops such as silver maple, Ussuri pear, Siberian larch grow here.
Tourist routes
The main route for tourists is the so-called green ring of the Buzuluksky Bor park. Its length is 25 km. The tour runs along the Borovka River.
Along the way, tourists come across natural and artificially grown dense pine forests. Along the route, you can see sunny green meadows strewn with a huge number of beautiful flowers. Here you can admire the monument of wooden architecture - the building of the forest experimental station.
The second tourist route is called the "confluence of two rivers." It is dedicated to the main waterway of the Buzuluksky Bor National Park - the Borovka River. The path lies along the picturesque river banks, you have to wade through Borovka. Along the way, tourists will see much less pine trees. The main trees are deciduous. A huge number of flowering meadows delight. Travel time is approximately 6 hours. On the way there is a stop for a picnic. Excursions along the route are held all summer, from May to September.
The third tourist route is a horse trail. For those who wish, both one-day and two-day horseback riding trips with overnight stays in tents in the forest are organized. Spending the night among the majestic pine trees under the bright stars is an incredibly romantic adventure.
Relaxation
For those who are tired of relaxing on the sea coast, there is a great alternative - relaxing in the Buzuluk Bor. Amazing nature attracts fans to pick mushrooms, wild berries and herbs. Fresh air in a pine forest has a healing effect on the human body. A few days spent in such a place alone with nature will charge you with vigor and energy until your next vacation.
Vacationers are conveniently accommodated at the recreation center "Pines" or "Riviera". You can relax in the sanatorium "Buzuluk Bor" or in one of the many guest houses located nearby with a unique national park.
The recreation center "Pines" is located in the heart of the "Buzuluk Bor". Due to its favorable location in the forest among centuries-old trees, the base won the love of tourists vacationing here. They admit that they felt complete harmony with themselves and beautiful nature. Vacationers can stay in cozy houses or choose to relax in deluxe and deluxe rooms. The rooms have everything you need for a comfortable stay, and a guarded parking lot is organized on the territory of the recreation center.
In the main building there is a cafe "Pine", where you can have a tasty meal and spend a pleasant evening. In addition, at the recreation center you can order corporate events and even weddings.
Sanatorium "Buzuluksky Bor" - a great option for a comfortable stay. Travelers stay in cozy houses surrounded by beautiful untouched nature. The price includes three meals a day.
In the resort you can order a package of wellness services. In addition, recently a SPA complex was opened on the territory of the sanatorium, which managed to fall in love with vacationers.
If you are thinking about whether to visit the Buzuluksky Bor National Park, then there is no room for doubt in this case. The answer is unequivocal - certainly worth it. Such a holiday will give an unforgettable experience for a lifetime. And here, without a doubt, you will want to come back again and again to break out of the city bustle and feel unity with the majestic Russian nature.