Discover Uppony: Gorge, Nature and the Kéktúra
Accommodation in Uppony
Uppony combines a protected village landscape with distinctive geological and archaeological features. When planning your trip, it is worth distinguishing between experiences in the village, the Upponyi-szoros and attractions in the wider Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén destination.
Uppony at a glance
Uppony lies at the centre of the Lázbérci Tájvédelmi Körzet; the built-up area of the village is also protected. Pleistocene mollusc and vertebrate remains, including cave bear bones, were excavated in the Upponyi 1. sz. kőfülke at the northwestern end of the Upponyi-szoros. Hikers on the Országos Kéktúra can have their hiking passport stamped in Uppony. The long-distance trail runs there along the Málnás Vendégház.
What shapes the landscape around Uppony?
The Upponyi-szoros, close to Uppony, is part of the Lázbérci Tájvédelmi Körzet. There are 25 caves in the nearby gorge, opening in karstifiable limestone. From the summit of the nearby Upponyi-szoros, you can enjoy a view of the Lázbéri-víztározó in the southern part of the gorge. Together, these features reveal different aspects of the landscape: limestone and caves are part of it, as is the view of the reservoir.
The Damasa-szakadék is another geological feature in the surrounding area. It was formed by a rockslide following an earthquake about 200 years ago, which created pseudotectonic caves. If you are interested in how gorges and caves form, you can explore this story alongside the limestone formations of the Upponyi-szoros.
What connections are there to the Kéktúra?
The Országos Kéktúra runs along the Málnás Vendégház in Uppony. Kéktúra hikers can also have their hiking passport stamped in Uppony. If this stamp is important for your hike, check the current stamping arrangements before you travel.
These hiking connections may influence your choice of destination if the Kéktúra is one of your interests.
What else does Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén offer?
If you look beyond Uppony to the wider Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén destination, you will find other distinct landscape and cultural highlights. The Zemplén Landscape Protection Area is part of the Zemplén Mountains; the landscape influences the local plant and animal life. In the Aggtelek area, the Baradla-Domica cave system is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site Caves of Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst. The short Aggtelek cave tour is one kilometre long, takes 60 minutes and is rated easy.
The wider region also offers cultural and architectural history: Diósgyőr Castle flourished in the 14th century under King Louis the Great and later served as a residence and a wedding gift for six queens. In Sárospatak, the Reformed College preserves treasures of Hungarian Protestant culture. The wider Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén destination also includes Diósgyőr Castle and the Reformed College in Sárospatak.
How do you choose the focus of your trip?
In Uppony, the focus is on the protected village landscape, the gorge and the connection to the Kéktúra. If you are also interested in caves, cultural history or other landscapes, you can explore these themes across the wider destination. This lets you compare travel interests without treating different places as if they were the same.
Discover more destinations: Putnok, Királd, Bükkmogyorósd, Csernely, Nekézseny, Járdánháza, Ózd.
FAQ
Is Uppony’s built-up area protected?
Yes. Uppony lies at the centre of the Lázbérci Tájvédelmi Körzet, and the built-up area of the village is also protected.
What is known about the caves in the Upponyi-szoros?
There are 25 caves opening in the limestone of the gorge. Pleistocene mollusc and vertebrate remains, including cave bear bones, were excavated in the Upponyi 1. sz. kőfülke.
Can I have my Kéktúra hiking passport stamped in Uppony?
Kéktúra hikers can have their hiking passport stamped in Uppony. Check the current stamping arrangements before you travel.
View the overview of the wider destination: Ózdi.
