Was established in 1981. It includes the central and north-east parts of the Gorce Range. The total cover of the GNP is 7,030 hectares and roughly a half of this area is under a strict nature conservation regime. GNP protects not only the Gorce Range’s nature but also a rich cultural heritage.

The Carpathian forest is the most important treasure in the GNP. Lower elevations are covered with mixed forest called the Carpathian Beech Forest. It is only slightly affected by human activities in the past. The highest elevations are occupied by sub-alpine spruce forests. The forest dynamics is mostly of natural character – trees get old then die giving place for new generations of woody vegetation.

The glades spread out among comprehensive forest cover enrich the Gorce’s biodiversity and elevate its landscape values. The glades along with regional Zagórze or Podhale type woody huts are remnants of the traditional pastoral activities in this area.

A wandering lengthwise Gorce tourist trails is very attractive since one may watch even other ranges, especially the Tatra Mountains.

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2007-12-07