Stara Reka Reserve
| Stara Reka Reserve | |
|---|---|
| Location | Municipality of Karlovo, Plovdiv Province, Bulgaria |
| Nearest city | Karlovo |
| Coordinates | 42°38′36.65″N 24°48′25.75″E / 42.6435139°N 24.8071528°E |
| Area | 19.747 km2 |
| Established | 1981 |
| Governing body | Ministry of Environment and Water |
Stara Reka (Bulgarian: Стара река, meaning Old river) is one of the nine nature reserves in the Central Balkan National Park in central Bulgaria. Stara Reka was established on 19 March 1981 to protect the unique ecosystems of the Balkan Mountains. It spans an area of 1974.7 hectares, or 19.747km2.