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“Plaiul Fagului” natural reserve

The Codru Forests

Photo of “Plaiul Fagului” natural reserve

The Plaiul Fugal Nature Reserve is northwest of Chisinau, near the town of Ungheni. The serene area is rich in flora and fauna, hosting more than 900 types of plants, 40 animal species — including deer — and 140 kinds of birds. Plaiul Fagului is part of the Codru Forest.

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    satul Rădenii Vechi, raionul Ungheni
    The Codru Forests · ~70 km from Chișinău, as the crow flies

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Chișinău ~70 km “Plaiul Fagului” natural reserve (~70 km from Chișinău, as the crow flies)

A rough sketch. The distance is in a straight line, not by road.

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About this place

In addition to nature and wildlife, you will find quaint villages in Plaiul Fagului, such as Bahmut and Cornesti. Besides camping, fishing, cycling and hiking the Codri Forest’s 1.5-kilometer and 3-kilometer trails, you can visit the Veverita, or Squirrel, Monastery. If you want to just chill out, you can stay in a comfortable hotel, such as the Bahmut Club.

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