Stráž, Mountain summit in Prešov District, Slovakia.
Stráž is a mountain summit in Prešov District near the village of Fintice, featuring a conical shape and volcanic rock formations. The peak rises prominently from the surrounding landscape and shapes the terrain of the Šarišská Highlands.
The mountain has been known since prehistoric times, with Bronze Age and Hallstatt period artifacts found in the area indicating early human settlement. These archaeological findings suggest the region was inhabited long before modern times.
The mountain serves as a natural landmark in the Šarišská Highlands, playing a role in local life as a hiking destination and outdoor gathering place. Residents and visitors regularly use it to spend time outdoors and connect with the surrounding landscape.
Several marked hiking trails connect the mountain to nearby villages like Terňa and Kanaš, serving as starting points for visits. The routes are accessible year-round and offer varying levels of difficulty for different experience levels.
The peak's geological structure creates special wind conditions that make it popular with hang-gliders and paragliders. These natural air currents regularly draw sports enthusiasts from the region who practice their activities there.
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