Zemplén Mountains, Mountain range and Natura 2000 protected area in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County, Hungary.
The Zemplén Mountains spread across northeastern Hungary as a protected natural zone with dense forests and several notable peaks. The landscape includes varied slopes, valleys, and different forest types that create distinct sections within the mountain range.
The mountains served as a defensive zone over centuries, with castles like Sárospatak and Füzér built as strongholds at strategic points. These medieval fortifications remain visible on hilltops and slopes throughout the range today.
The mountains frame the edge of the Tokaj wine region, where winemakers maintain their craft traditions and tend vineyards that have been part of the landscape for generations. The name and cultural identity of this range are linked to this wine-producing territory nearby.
Visitors can follow a network of marked hiking trails connecting different peaks at varying difficulty levels throughout the range. The mountain area is most accessible during drier seasons, as wet periods can make paths muddy and harder to navigate.
The mountains are home to rare birds of prey such as eastern imperial eagles and Ural owls that nest and hunt in the old forests. These raptors are difficult to spot, but their presence indicates the high ecological quality of these remote woodland areas.
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