Turiyata is a protected site in the lands of the village of Nikolaevo, Pleven municipality, about 6 km south-west of the village. It was declared in 1973 and reclassified as a protected site in 2003. It covers 162.27 ha.
The site protects vulnerable plant communities: natural oak forests grown from seed rather than from coppice shoots. Turiyata is in the Studenets Natura 2000 site.
Visiting is free. Felling except sanitary and landscape cuts, grazing livestock, opening quarries, dumping waste and anything that disturbs the natural setting are forbidden. We found no waymarked path in the site.
The forest lies between the villages of Nikolaevo and Katunets, about 16.5 km north of Lovech.
Pleven region
16.0 km away
Lovech region
16.6 km away
Lovech region
16.9 km away
Turiyata Protected Site is located in Pleven, Bulgaria.
Turiyata Protected Site 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.
Turiyata Protected Site 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.
