Uppony combines a protected village area with the scenery of the nearby Uppony Gorge and a direct connection to the Országos Kéktúra (National Blue Trail). The area's geological history is particularly distinctive: remains of Pleistocene molluscs and vertebrates, including cave bear bones, were excavated in the Upponyi 1st Rock Shelter at the northwestern end of the gorge. These finds reach far back into the region's natural history. Together with the hiking trail and the protected area, they give Uppony a clear focus for an exploratory trip.

Protected village area and natural landscape

Uppony lies in the centre of the Lázbérc Landscape Protection Area; the built-up village area is also protected. This means the protection explicitly covers the village area, not just the surrounding landscape. This is a characteristic aspect of Uppony, while the gorge and other geological features are found in the surrounding area.

Gorge and geology in the surrounding area

From the summit of the Uppony Gorge, there is a view of the Lázbérc Reservoir in the southern part of the gorge. The area's rock formations are also distinctive: 25 caves open in the karstifiable limestone of the Uppony Gorge. The viewpoint, karst and caves offer different ways to experience the landscape, without describing the same visitor experience.

The nearby Damasa Gorge tells another geological story. It formed about 200 years ago as a rockslide caused by an earthquake; pseudotectonic caves formed in the process. This origin differs from that of the caves in the karstifiable limestone of the gorge: here a rockslide is cited as the cause, while there it is the nature of the limestone.

Uppony and the Blue Trail

Uppony is also shaped by the Országos Kéktúra hiking trail, which passes through the village alongside Málnás Guesthouse. Blue Trail hikers can get their hiking passports stamped in Uppony. If you are making the hiking trail the focus of your trip, this stamp is a practical addition; check the current stamping arrangements in advance. The route is also a specific consideration when choosing a place to stay in Uppony, without implying anything about individual accommodation options.

Caves in the wider Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén destination

The wider Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén destination also has distinctive cave attractions. The Baradla-Domica Cave System is part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Caves of Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst. The short Aggtelek Cave Tour is 1 kilometre long, takes 60 minutes and is rated easy. These specific tour details offer a different point of reference from Uppony's cave finds and the geology of the Uppony Gorge.

Uppony is therefore particularly well suited to a trip focused on protected areas, the Blue Trail and geological history. When choosing a destination, you can decide whether you would most like to include the hiking trail, the protected village area or the geological features of the surrounding area.

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