Putikov vŕšok, Nature reserve in District of Žarnovica, Slovakia
The volcanic formation reaches 432 meters above sea level and contains visible crater outlines with red clay, loess, and volcanic granules at its summit.
The nature reserve gained protected status in 1997 under the management of Štiavnické vrchy Protected Landscape Area to preserve its geological features.
The Pohronské múzeum in Nová Baňa displays a collection of black pumice stones and volcanic bombs that were ejected from Putikov vŕšok.
The reserve includes a 26-meter cave named Sezam, which functioned as a gas vent during past volcanic eruptions and remains accessible for exploration.
Putikov vŕšok represents the most recent volcanic activity in Central Europe, with its last eruption occurring more than 102,000 years ago.
Location: District of Žarnovica
Operator: S CHKO Štiavnické vrchy
GPS coordinates: 48.37818,18.63493
Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:46
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