In the Šariš region in the 9th - 12th centuries, hermit monks - eremites, who chose safe locations in remote places for their activities, were active. One such centre was near Mirkovce on the peak of Malá Zobrana.
The peak of Zobran is situated on the western side of the mountain between the villages of Mirkovce and Brestov. Big Zobrana has an altitude of 610 metres. Little Zobrana is slightly lower, its peak is at 460 m above sea level. Interestingly, the whole Šariš was surveyed from this place. Until recently it resembled an old stone trigonometric column. On the top of Mala Zobrana there is a rarity that is not so often encountered. Approximately in the middle of the peak between the rocks there is an opening to the bowels of Mala Zoborana. It goes down between the rocks to the stream and comes out in another rock by the stream, which people gave the name "Winter Rock". The opening between the rocks of the massif was used by hermits in case of danger. Through the rock opening they reached the village to the Balka stream. In this way, they could more easily avoid bandits or even members of the Arpad's retinue that were infiltrating the area. On the summit plateau there are visible terraces, probably remnants of an ancient settlement.
The Wind Hole has been known to locals since time immemorial for the extremely strong draughts that blew outwards in the winter months. It is so strong that it blows out the leaves that we put into the hole. Even in hot summer, cold air, or draught, penetrates through the aforementioned hole between the rocks. In winter, green plants can be seen around it and all over the summit plateau. The wintering spotted salamanders, which seek out this place with its moist and warm air, are an exception.
Source : KST Prešov
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