Szársomlyó Hill
Szársomlyó
The highest peak of the Villány Mountains. Its limestone south slope is a unique Mediterranean-style grassland reserve, and the summit overlooks the wine country and the Drava plain.
Szársomlyó Hill rises to 442 m and is the iconic peak of the Villány Mountains. Its steep limestone south slope is strictly protected grassland, home to rare plants such as the spring crocus, which is endemic to Hungary. From the Nagyharsány side, a marked trail takes about an hour to climb. The summit has a memorial to a battle from the Ottoman period and wide views over the vineyards, Siklós and the distant plain of Croatia. Parts of the reserve can only be entered with a guide. Summer is hot, so protect yourself from the sun.
Opening hours
Open all day; some sections of the reserve have restrictions
Nearby sights
- Nagyharsány Sculpture Park
- Villánykövesd Cellar Row
- Palkonya Cellar Village
- Villány Wine Museum
- Templom-hegy Lookout Tower
- Villány Wine Region
- Baross Gábor utca Wine Cellars
- Malkocs Bey Mosque