Beli Lom Reserve lies in the southern Ludogorie, along the banks of the Beli Lom river, in the lands of the town of Tsar Kaloyan (Razgrad province) and the village of Krivnya (Ruse province). It was declared in 1980 and covers 775.54 ha.
The reserve protects the forest ecosystems typical of the Ludogorie: coppice oak and lime forest of Hungarian, pedunculate and sessile oak with silver and small-leaved lime, plus hornbeam, elm, maple and ash, and scrub on the rocky ground. Willows, alders and white poplar line the river. About 70 bird species have been recorded, among them greater spotted eagle, honey buzzard, black stork and eagle owl, and the reserve is an important bird area. Red deer, roe deer, wolf, wildcat and European polecat also live here. The area is in the Lomovete Natura 2000 site.
All activity in the reserve is banned except guarding, scientific visits, walking on marked paths, and collecting seeds and specimens for science. A Ministry of Environment order of 2005 set two marked footpaths in the reserve: Iztok Cheshma – Krivnya hut and Iztok Cheshma – Krivnya road. Shelters, tables and benches were added along them in 2014, and the Ruse regional environment inspectorate (RIOSV) cleared them in 2021. The reserve can also be seen from the Kaleto area below Krivnya.
There are two approaches: a dirt road turning left off the Ruse – Razgrad road after Tsar Kaloyan, heading towards Razgrad, or from the village of Krivnya, also off the Ruse – Razgrad road.
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Beli Lom Reserve is located in Razgrad, Bulgaria.
Beli Lom Reserve is most easily reached by car. Use the coordinates above to navigate, or open the location in OpenStreetMap or your preferred maps app for turn-by-turn directions. Public transport options vary by region — for remote destinations a rental car gives the most flexibility.
Beli Lom Reserve is best walked from May through October, when the trail is clear of snow and weather is generally stable. Summer middays can be hot at lower altitudes — start early. Winter walking requires proper gear and route knowledge.
Suitability depends on the specific route. Bulgarian trails range from paved family-friendly paths to multi-day high-mountain crossings. Check the length, elevation gain, and surface before setting off. Sturdy footwear, water, and a basic map (offline or paper) are essential even on short walks.
