The reserve of the nature Ochojec - created in 1982 year 26,77 ha forest (the complex of Forests Murcki) in the valley of the river Ślepiotka. The name comes from the name of the district of Katowic - Ochojec, in borders which the reserve is. Despite position in the administrative borders of the capital of the Silesian province, the valuable area makes up from natural regards. He is one of few in the Poland positions of the mountain abacus laid beyond mountains, the area of the reserve was hugged the protection because of this plant mainly.