Royal Oaks

About 3km north of the Bison Reserve are the Royal Oaks , a score of ancient trees, some over four centuries old. There's a short walking trail that winds its way among them. Each of the trees is named after a Lithuanian or Polish monarch; the biggest of the lot is Stefan Batory, 5.1m in circumference, 40m tall and 450 years old.

To get here, take the motor road from Białowieża towards Narewka (it begins beside the PTTK office, and has blue trail marks) for 5km to a crossroads. Turn right; the oaks are 200m along the dirt road. You can also hike north from the Bison Reserve on a yellow-marked trail (3km). If you take a cart to the Bison Reserve, you can visit the oaks on the same trip.