Morské oko, formerly called Veľké Vihorlatské jazero, is the largest lake in Vihorlatské vrchy and the third largest natural lake in Slovakia after Štrbské pleso and Veľký Hincovy pleso in the High Tatras. It is one of the most beautiful still lifes in Slovakia, which has preserved its romance and natural charm.

The formation of the Sea Eye falls into the period of decay of volcanic activity in Vihorlat. A massive landslide from the eastern slope of Motrogon and Jedlinka blocked the valley of the Okna stream, and a natural lake was created behind the barrier. The sea eye is exceptional in its origin, location, physico-chemical and biological regime. It lies below the Sninský kameň (1,006.0 m above sea level) in the cadastral area of ​​the municipalities of Remetské Hámre and Vyšná Rybnica, at an altitude of 618 m above sea level. m. Today’s appearance of the lake has existed since the eighties of the 19th century, when an artificial dam wall was built. About 7 ha of lake area after increasing the water level by 5 m created today’s area of ​​13.8 ha. The maximum length of the lake is 750 m and width 312 m. The lake reaches a depth of up to 25.1 m.

It is located in the Vihorlat Protected Landscape Area and belongs to the protection zone of the Vihorlat Forest, abbreviated to Vihorlat, which was inscribed on the UNESCO World Natural Heritage List in 2007 in the Carpathian beech forests category. The reason for registration was preserved beech forests with more than 240-year-old specimens. The category was later expanded several times by other localities and is now called Old Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe. At the same time, it belongs to the Morské oko locality (SKUEV0209), which is an area of ​​European importance of the Natura 2000 system.

In sum, 6 permanent springs and several periodic springs flow into the lake. Excess water from the lake is drained by the Okna stream. The coast is very rugged. Its western and northern parts have a slight slope and are covered with fine sand. The east bank is steep and rocky. The deeper parts of the lake are covered with a thick layer of mud. Leaves accumulate near the tributaries, from which methane is released all year round.

The sea eye is a great natural feature of Slovak nature. To protect natural values ​​and beauties, the lake, together with the surrounding forests, was declared a state nature reserve in 1984, currently it is a national nature reserve with a total area of ​​108.48 ha, where the highest 5th degree of protection applies. Fishing, swimming and boating are prohibited.

This post contains actual photos during period of summer, especially during tour at lake called Morske oko.

Time: July 2020

Location: Zemplinske Hamre, Morske Oko, County of Snina, Remetske Hamre, County of Sobrance

This post contains latest pictures of our garden according to the garden architecture. Planned by myself for more than 15 years, now is blooming in colourful pieces of puzzle.

Location: Hažín nad Cirochou, Humenné

Time: July 2020

This post contains my real and latest pictures during period of summer. Enjoy my new makeup and hairstyle.

Location: Hažín nad Cirochou, Humenne

Time: July 2020

Sninský kameň (1,006.0 m above sea level) is a hill in the volcanic mountain Vihorlatské vrchy.

Sninský kameň is the most significant dominant feature of the Snina area. It extends to the southeast of the village Zemplínske Hámre above the lake Morské oko. Although it has the adjective Sninský in its name, its peak is located in the Humenné district, on the territory of the Valaškovce Military District in the cadastral area of ​​Valaškovce-Sever. The peak is located about 7 kilometers south-southeast of the town of Snina and 20 km east of Humenne.

Volcanic activity contributed to the formation of Sninský kameň. However, the final form was shaped by frost and water. This eruptive andesite formation consists of two separate rock gates, namely the smaller but higher Malý Sninský kameň (1,006 m above sea level) and the lower but larger Velký Sninský kameň (998 m above sea level). Their average height is 20 meters. The western edge, which looks majestic especially from the Cirocha valley, is up to 40 meters high. Their width is in places only 5 – 15 meters. The Great Sninský kameň is about 180 meters long and the Little about 70 meters.

On Velký Sninský stone there is a simple metal cross, which was built by the faithful and the Roman Catholic parish office in Snina in 1990, which replaced the original wooden one. The cross was consecrated by Bishop Alojz Tkáč. The original cross on Sninský kamen was destroyed by vandals in the 1950s.

Sninský kameň is a part of the Vihorlat Protected Landscape Area and its top parts, including two significant rock formations, are protected for great scientific and cultural-social importance as a natural monument. The mentioned PP was declared in 1982 on an area of ​​5.59 ha, with the highest 5th degree of protection (4th degree applies in the protection zone), to protect the stone formation in the form of a plateau lava peak with biocenoses of xerothermic flora and the occurrence of endemic plant species for scientific research, educational and cultural-educational goals.

This post contains my photos from spending summer period during tour at Sninsky Kamen, slovak´s national natural reservation.

Location: Zemplinske Hamre, County of Snina, Sninsky Kamen-Chránená krajinná oblasť Vihorlat

Date: July 2020

This post contains my photos from spending summer period, especially during preserving moments of mushrooms and cherries, and sports moments outside, fresh air, sunflowers. Swimming, sunshine.

Location: Hažín nad Cirochou, Humenne County, Barnova Rika, Zemplinske Hamre, Snina County

Date: July 2020