Marduňa It is a hill with an altitude of 873 metres in the Bachureň mountain range, within the cadastral area of the village of Rožkovany in the district of Sabinov. Although it is one of the lesser-known and less-visited peaks in the Šariš region, it stands out for its peaceful atmosphere, well-maintained summit and lovely views of the surrounding countryside.
The Bachureň Mountains
Bachureň is a low-lying flysch mountain range in north-eastern Slovakia, stretching across the districts of Sabinov a Prešov. It consists of several wooded hills, which, in addition to Mardune, include Minaj, Buče and Bachureň, the highest peak in the range at 1,081 metres. The range offers easy hiking in a natural setting away from the main tourist routes.
Marduňa Peak
The summit of Marduňa itself consists of a small meadow. It is dominated by a wooden cross and an altar with a small seating area, suggesting that the hill is also a place of pilgrimage for the faithful. The meadow at the summit offers views of the surrounding countryside, making Marduňa a suitable spot to rest during a hike.
Hiking trails
The climb up Marduňa is not difficult, and there are several signposted hiking trails leading to the summit. The shortest of these starts in the village of Renčišov, from where the summit is approximately 2.5 kilometres away. You can also climb Marduňa from the villages of Dubovica, Jakubova Voľa, Rožkovany or Uzovské Pekľany. The hill can also be included in longer ridge walks through the Bachureň Mountains.
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Marduňa is a hill with an altitude of 873 metres in the Bachureň mountain range, above the village of Rožkovany. It is one of the lesser-known peaks in the Šariš region and is notable for its peaceful atmosphere and views of the surrounding countryside.
The summit consists of a small meadow with a wooden cross, an altar and a seating area. The climb is easy; the shortest route leads from the village of Renčišov and is approximately 2.5 kilometres long. You can also reach the summit from Dubovice, Jakubova Vole or Uzovské Pekľany.
