Šimonka, National nature reserve and scenic viewpoint in Prešov District, Slovakia.
The Šimonka nature reserve spans 33.52 hectares across multiple municipalities, reaching an elevation of 1,092 meters at the peak of Slanské vrchy Mountains.
Established as a protected area in 1986, Šimonka stands as the oldest nature reserve in the Vranov nad Topľou district, safeguarding scientific research sites.
The mountain features traditional wayside crosses along its paths, marking spiritual routes that connect local communities through the protected landscape.
Visitors can access Šimonka through marked trails starting from Zlatá Baňa village, following green and yellow tourist markers for a 7.6-kilometer hiking route.
The peak houses remnants of beech forest where Alpine clematis grows naturally, offering views extending to the High Tatras and Low Tatras in clear conditions.
Location: Hermanovce nad Topľou
Location: Zámutov
Location: Zlatá Baňa
Elevation above the sea: 1,092 m
GPS coordinates: 48.94533,21.46719
Latest update: October 24, 2025 17:19
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