Buzuluksky Bor National Park
Isolated pine forest in steppe on the Samara and Orenburg border
Buzuluksky Bor is the largest grove of isolated high pine trees in the world, a triangular forest of about 106,000 hectares standing in open steppe. The Borovka River cuts a valley about 100 metres deep through its sandy floor.
Things to do
- On footWalk the hiking trails that run throughout the park
- Try thisFollow the Borovka River valley and its sandy floodplain of creeks and oxbow lakes
- HeritageVisit the park museum for its historical and natural exhibits
- Try thisCamp in the designated places
Also worth seeing
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Borovka River valley
A valley about 100 metres deep, with red sandstone banks in places. - 3
Borovka floodplain
Sandy terrace with creeks and oxbow lakes where beaver have built dams.